Accounting Manager

Talentohc; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Pension plan

Employee benefits

Job summary

TalentoHC is seeking a Manager/Director of Accounting & Finance in Los Angeles for a hybrid role. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow management, payroll, insurance, and regulatory compliance for the company, its affiliates, and client accounts.

You will partner with leadership, CPAs, and vendors to strengthen controls, drive profitability, and support growth. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple entities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP/AR, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and financial-management systems.
• Familiarity with payroll, HR administration, business insurance, tax preparation, and multistate compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple entities, bank accounts, clients, deadlines, and reporting requirements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations for all company and designated accounts.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions; issue invoices and process payments.
• Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks and other systems; prepare financial statements and reports.
• Monitor financial performance and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate year-end financial planning and client reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash-flow management

QuickBooks

Excel

Payroll administration

Tax preparation

Multistate compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Manager/Director of Accounting & Finance

Global Licensing Agency

Los Angeles (Hybrid, by Century City)

Reports to: CEO

Position Summary:

Talento has partnered with a premiere global brand consultancy headquartered in Los Angeles with offices all around the U.S. in search of a Manager/Director of Accounting & Finance. This roleis responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow management, human resources, payroll, insurance, and regulatory compliance functions. This position manages the complete financial lifecycle for our company, its affiliated companies, and designated client accounts, ensuring that all transactions, payments, contracts, and financial records are accurate, timely, and properly documented.

The role works closely with company leadership, clients, employees, outside CPAs, insurance providers, and professional partners to maintain strong financial controls, support strategic planning, ensure compliance, and improve the company’s overall financial performance.

Why This Role

This is a highly visible position with broad ownership across finance, operations, compliance, and people administration. You will work directly with company leadership, influence business decisions, improve internal systems, and help support the financial health and growth of our organization. The role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy and confidentiality, and wants to be a trusted business partner rather than working in a narrow back-office finance role.

Why Join Us

We are seeking a collaborative team player who will thrive in our close-knit, supportive, and family-oriented culture. This Los Angeles-based position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office and one remote day.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, a pension plan, and additional employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Financial Management

• Perform daily bank reconciliations for all company, affiliated-entity, client, and designated executive accounts.
• Reconcile client accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage and reconcile all business and designated personal credit card accounts.
• Oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare and issue invoices for our services, consulting fees, and other amounts due.
• Receive, record, and properly apply customer and client payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks and other financial systems.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for company leadership.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
• Coordinate year-end financial planning, including the timing and prepayment of eligible expenses.
• Open and maintain bank accounts for clients and affiliated entities as required.
• Prepare customized financial summaries and reports for clients and management.
• Review and process employee expense reports.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash-Flow Management

• Prepare annual budgets and update financial forecasts quarterly.
• Develop business reports, cash-flow projections, financial forecasts, and financial statements to evaluate the company’s financial position.
• Compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts and explain significant variances.
• Use financial forecasts to monitor cash requirements and identify excess cash available for investment.
• Manage approved transfers into money-market and other investment accounts as funds become available.
• Provide leadership with financial analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for the company’s owners and senior leadership.

Payroll and Human Resources

• Manage payroll processing and employee incentive plans.
• Administer employee onboarding, new-hire documentation, terminations, PTO tracking, and personnel recordkeeping.
• Coordinate required employee training, including sexual-harassment prevention training.
• Support the annual employee performance review and bonus process.
• Maintain organized and confidential employment records.
• Register the business and complete required filings in states where employees work.
• Ensure payroll and employment records comply with applicable state and federal requirements.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Work closely with the company’s CPA to finalize financial reports and calculate and pay quarterly estimated taxes.
• Gather, organize, and prepare year-end accounting records and supporting documentation for the CPA.
• Prepare and distribute annual Forms 1099 to qualifying vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate the payment of business, property, and other required taxes.
• Prepare and file Statements of Information for all applicable business entities.
• Maintain required state registrations and compliance filings for the company and its affiliated entities.
• Support tax filings, financial audits, and other regulatory requests.

Insurance and Risk Management

• Coordinate annual business-insurance renewals.
• Manage the annual workers’ compensation audit.
• Maintain Certificates of Insurance and monitor insurance-compliance requirements.
• Work with brokers, insurance carriers, payroll providers, and management to ensure appropriate coverage and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management. Knowledge of exchange rates and tax withholding a plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and financial-management systems.
• Familiarity with payroll, human resources administration, business insurance, tax preparation, and multistate compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Ability to manage multiple entities, bank accounts, clients, deadlines, and reporting requirements simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, employees, clients, CPAs, and outside service providers.
• Financial leadership and accountability
• Budgeting and financial forecasting
• People skills to collect royalties from licensees
• Royalty administration
• Tax and exchange rates knowledge
• Cash-flow planning
• Process improvement and cost management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidentiality and professional judgment
• Organization and deadline management
• Cross-functional communication
• Strategic and analytical thinking

About TalentoHC

Build Your Best Team Yet

Executive Search | Talent Strategy | Human Capital Consulting

TalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital-centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable of delivering long-term enterprise value.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.