Director, Cross-Border Accounting & Controls

Leoforce; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Management incentive plan

Job summary

Leoforce, an Irvine, CA based private equity-backed manufacturer, seeks a Director of accounting to lead the U.S. and Mexico finance teams. You will own GL, close processes, inventory management, and financial reporting for both markets.

Requirements include seven years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP mastery, and CPA background preferred. This onsite role offers a bonus plan and a path to broader finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field with at least seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and technical accounting skills including financial reporting, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Experience leading accounting teams and coordinating with operations and senior leadership.
• Direct experience with physical inventory in manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments.
• Active CPA or public accounting background is valuable; not all preferred qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting for U.S. and Mexico operations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and cash flow analyses (13 and 52 weeks).
• Oversee physical inventory accuracy with the Mexico team; count reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Lead accounting teams across both countries, including AP/AR and payroll oversight.
• Coordinate tax return prep, audits, and insurance renewals; ensure internal controls.
• Strengthen accounting policies, cross-training, and checks and balances.
• Serve as NetSuite administrator and improve system effectiveness.
• Support CFO and private equity sponsor with consolidated cost accounting information.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Onsite work

Cross-border accounting

CPA background

NetSuite administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Leoforce, an Irvine, CA based private equity-backed manufacturer, seeks a Director of accounting to lead the U.S. and Mexico finance teams. You will own GL, close processes, inventory management, and financial reporting for both markets.

Requirements include seven years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP mastery, and CPA background preferred. This onsite role offers a bonus plan and a path to broader finance leadership.