Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Strategy

CFS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a growing energy services company in Bakersfield, seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee accounting operations and support expansion. You'll own the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls, partnering with executive leadership to drive accuracy and informed, strategic decisions across the business.

This role blends hands-on accounting with leadership responsibilities, offering high visibility, interaction with operations and auditors, and a path to developing a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, or similar accounting platforms, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Energy, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, or other operational industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries to maintain accounting integrity and compliance
• Lead and develop accounting staff, providing mentorship, training, and performance guidance
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reports that support business planning and decision-making
• Partner with executive leadership, external auditors, and operational teams on budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Tools

NetSuite

Dynamics

Oracle

SAP

Excel

Job description

CFS, a growing energy services company in Bakersfield, seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee accounting operations and support expansion. You'll own the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls, partnering with executive leadership to drive accuracy and informed, strategic decisions across the business.

This role blends hands-on accounting with leadership responsibilities, offering high visibility, interaction with operations and auditors, and a path to developing a