Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Improve Controls

Century Group; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group in Los Angeles County, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. You will supervise accounting staff and drive training, mentorship, and performance feedback while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reports.

Responsibilities include cost and inventory accounting, variance analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing process improvements to scale operations and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervision.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems in manufacturing or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Lead and develop accounting staff through training and mentorship.
• Analyze cost, profitability, and variance reporting.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure accurate transactions and data integrity.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Century Group in Los Angeles County, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. You will supervise accounting staff and drive training, mentorship, and performance feedback while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reports.

Responsibilities include cost and inventory accounting, variance analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing process improvements to scale operations and strengthen internal controls.