Accounting Manager

Addison Group; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group partnered with a fast-growing manufacturer in the San Fernando Valley to hire an Accounting Manager. This onsite role leads a team through month-end close, GAAP reporting, and cost/inventory accounting with cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements.

You will mentor staff, optimize processes, and support accounting leadership with financial analysis and ERP optimization. Strong manufacturing and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA a plus.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience with manufacturing exposure.
• Experience leading accounting staff and managing month-end close.
• Manufacturing/CPG experience preferred with cost accounting emphasis.
• ERP experience with NetSuite, SAP, SYSPRO, Dynamics, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Supervise and develop Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Oversee general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and executive leadership.
• Drive process improvements and ERP optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Team management

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (a plus)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

SYSPRO

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

Are you an Accounting Manager who enjoys building processes, leading teams, and partnering with operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We're partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturer that is expanding its accounting team due to continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a high-volume manufacturing environment and wants to make a meaningful impact while developing into a broader accounting leadership role.

Compensation: $140k to $155k + bonus + comprehensive benefits package

Location: This role is fully onsite in the San Fernando Valley area.

Responsibilities:

As Accounting Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day accounting operations while leading a team responsible for the month-end close, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting. You'll collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and executive leadership to improve processes and support a growing business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Staff and Senior Accountants
• Manage general ledger activities and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Partner with Operations to analyze manufacturing costs, yields, waste, and production performance
• Review customer and product profitability reporting to support business decisions
• Oversee inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Lead annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors
• Drive accounting process improvements, internal controls, and ERP optimization
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Finance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA is a plus)
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising accounting staff
• Manufacturing, CPG, food & beverage, or related industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong cost accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory, BOMs, routing, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Experience working in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, SYSPRO, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills
• A hands-on leadership style with a passion for developing people and improving processes

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.