Accounting Mananager

Advance Services Inc.; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Services Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager in Morgan Hill, CA to oversee daily accounting operations and drive process improvements in financial reporting.

The role supervises the Accounting Specialist and Accounting Clerk, leads budgeting, audits, and external reporting, and ensures GAAP compliance while partnering with business leaders to optimize cash management and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience overseeing finance/accounting and/or administrative teams.
• Hands-on experience with financial, operational, and compliance audit procedures.
• Experience as Accounting Manager or Supervisor.
• Experience with ERP implementations, compliance audits, M&A, integration, or public offerings.
• Financial planning and analysis experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel, and accounting software/databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cost accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement goals, policies, priorities for financial management.
• Hire, train, and develop accounting staff; provide direction and evaluation.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; manage performance and staff development.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Direct accounting processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile general ledger entries.
• Prepare cash balance reports and identify cash opportunities.
• Coordinate external audits and financial reporting.
• Interact with third parties on accounting matters.
• Provide budgets analysis, forecasts and financial trends.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Ensure organized accounting records and documentation.

Skills

Finance/Accounting leadership

Audit procedures

Accounting supervisor experience

ERP implementation

FP&A

Communication

Cost accounting

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Department: Accounting Reports To: Corporate Controller Position Type: Indirect, Exempt Salary: $83,200 – $93,600 annually Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (schedule adjustments may be required based on business needs; alternative scheduling may be considered)

Position Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the financial and accounting needs. This role supervises day-to-day accounting operations and leads the development and implementation of processes for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information. The Accounting Manager will also review business, quality, and operations processes and make recommendations for improvement.

Supervises: Accounting Specialist and Accounting Clerk

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, policies, priorities, and procedures related to financial management, budgeting, and accounting
• Hire, train, and develop accounting staff as needed; provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for the team
• Plan, assign, and direct work; conduct performance management, coaching, staff development, recognition, and corrective action as needed
• Supervise and participate in preparing financial statements and reports; review financial statements with partners
• Direct processing of accounting functions and ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Review and reconcile general ledger entries
• Prepare cash balances reports for partners and identify cash management opportunities
• Direct internal audits; evaluate accounting/administrative controls and improve or develop procedures and system controls
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting
• Interact with third parties regarding accounting matters
• Provide timely, accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts
• Develop and implement best-practice policies and procedures
• Manage financial forecasting, budgets, consolidation, and reporting
• Assign projects and guide staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations for financial and tax reporting
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation, including historical records

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent discipline)
• 5+ years of experience overseeing and developing finance/accounting and/or administrative teams (including global teams)
• Strong hands-on experience with financial, operational, and compliance audit procedures
• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager or Supervisor
• Experience successfully completing major projects (e.g., ERP implementation, compliance audits, M&A, integration, public offerings)
• Financial planning and analysis experience
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with accounting software/databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Cost accounting experience is a plus

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Prolonged sitting and standing May be required to lift up to 25 pounds Close vision required Regular use of hands/fingers to grip, handle, or feel May be required to bend, reach, and stand for extended periods

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment and requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate fast-paced operational demands.

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