Accounting Manager — Lead GAAP Close & Finance Ops

LHH; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and paid holidays

Opportunity to work closely with ownership

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Lafayette, CA is seeking a Mid-Senior level manager to oversee a finance team. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and maintaining banking relationships. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of management experience. This full-time position requires on-site work with no hybrid options, offering competitive benefits including fully paid health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a management role within accounting/finance.
• Experience in retail, multi-location operations, or similar high-volume environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a team handling AP/AR, collections, and transactions.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare accurate financials, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Handle tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Maintain banking and lender relationships, monitor cash flow, and support audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

CPA or Master’s a plus

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Lafayette, CA is seeking a Mid-Senior level manager to oversee a finance team. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and maintaining banking relationships. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of management experience. This full-time position requires on-site work with no hybrid options, offering competitive benefits including fully paid health insurance and a 401(k) plan.