Assistant Accounting Manager

ForceBrands; Torrance (CA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ForceBrands is seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager for a full-time, on-site role in Torrance, CA. The candidate will oversee daily accounting operations, supervise AP/AR staff, and drive the month-end close while ensuring US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will play a critical role in ERP transition efforts, data migration, and reporting improvements, collaborating with Sales, Logistics, and operations to optimize financial processes within a growing CPG

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience including GL, close, and reconciliations.
• Experience supervising accounting staff, especially AP/AR.
• CPA or active candidacy is a plus and preferred for leadership roles.
• Experience with ERP implementations or migrations preferred.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP/AR, cash applications, billing and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end close processes, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, inventory adjustments, and GL reconciliations.
• Supervise and mentor AP/AR staff ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages per US GAAP.
• Manage broker commissions, trade rebates, and customer deductions; review freight/3PL costs.

Kenntnisse

Accounting leadership

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Detail oriented

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA candidacy (plus)

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

NetSuite

SAP

QuickBooks Enterprise

Jobbeschreibung

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) | Pet Food & Treats

About the Opportunity

ForceBrands is partnering with a growing, internationally backed consumer packaged goods company in the premium pet food and treats industry to identify an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager.

This organization has an established global presence and is experiencing continued growth across the U.S. market. With expanding distribution and operations, the company is seeking a hands-on accounting professional to oversee daily accounting activities, lead a small team, and support financial reporting and process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a combination of hands-on accounting, team leadership, and building scalable processes within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash applications, billing, and reconciliations


• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, inventory adjustments, and general ledger reconciliations


• Supervise, mentor, and support AP/AR team members while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of accounting activities


• Prepare monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP


• Manage and reconcile sales broker commissions, trade rebates, and customer deductions


• Review freight, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) expenses to ensure accurate billing and reporting


• Support annual audits, external CPA coordination, tax-related reporting, and internal controls


• Play an active role in the company's ERP transition, including data migration, account mapping, and reporting improvements


• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, and other departments to resolve discrepancies and improve financial processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reconciliations


• Previous experience supervising or leading accounting staff, particularly within AP/AR functions


• Strong understanding of US GAAP, accrual accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls


• Experience managing broker commissions, trade rebates, sales deductions, or similar complex reconciliations


• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks Enterprise


• Advanced Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and complex data analysis


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities


• Experience within CPG, food and beverage, manufacturing, or distribution environments is preferred


• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy is a plus


• Experience supporting an ERP implementation or system migration is strongly preferred

Why Join?

• Join a growing consumer products organization with an established international presence


• Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions and lead a team


• Play an integral role in ERP modernization and process improvement initiatives


• Work cross-functionally with leadership across finance, sales, and operations


• Be part of a stable, growing organization with long-term career development opportunities

Location Requirement

This is a full-time, on-site position in Torrance, CA. Candidates must be able to work in the office five days per week.

Compensation

$95,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

ForceBrands is committed to equal employment opportunity and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds.