Assistant Controller

Leoforce; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function, oversee a five-person team, and partner with ownership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will drive month-end and year-end closes, maintain internal controls, and deliver accurate reporting for senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proven leadership in a privately held or closely held business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including management/supervision.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and financial reporting.
• Hands-on month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of about five accounting professionals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review GL activity, reconciliations, journals, and financial statements.
• Maintain integrity of accounting records and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for ownership and leadership.
• Oversee AP, AR, cash management, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and core functions.
• Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting.
• Partner with ownership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and external relationships.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Team leadership

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Director

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Details

• Lead and manage the day-to-day accounting operations for the organization.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately five accounting professionals.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Maintain the integrity of the company's accounting records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and provide meaningful insights to ownership and senior leadership.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and other core accounting functions.
• Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and increase the efficiency of the accounting department.
• Partner with ownership and operational leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and relationships with external accounting and financial professionals.
• Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place to safeguard company assets.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and provide hands-on support to the accounting team when needed.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and other initiatives as the business evolves.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to ownership and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management or supervisory experience.
• Prior experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative with ownership and operational leadership.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and work alongside the accounting team.
• Experience in a privately held, family‑owned, or closely held business is a plus.

A bit about us:

Our client is a family‑owned and operated company with approximately $150 million in annual revenue and a long‑standing presence in its industry. They are seeking a hands‑on Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function, oversee a team of five, and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and improving accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys being involved in the details while also providing direction, mentorship, and structure to a growing team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities with process improvement, financial reporting, and business partnership.

Why join us?

• Join a well‑established, family‑owned company with approximately $150M in annual revenue.
• Opportunity to have significant visibility and impact within the organization.
• Lead and develop an established accounting team of five.
• Work directly with ownership and senior leadership.
• Play a key role in improving accounting processes, reporting, and controls.
• Join a company with a collaborative, relationship‑driven culture and long‑term stability.

Location: Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea,CA, US