Director of Accounting

Century Group; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client to hire a Director of Accounting in Buena Park, CA. The role focuses on cost/inventory accounting within manufacturing, delivering accurate financial reporting and insightful management analyses.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 3+ years in cost accounting, with strong Excel and ERP skills. Base salary ranges from $175,000 to $195,000 per year, with potential incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 3+ years cost or inventory accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, inventory costing, and financial reporting.
• Experience maintaining product costing data and inventory valuations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and operational performance to support accurate financial reporting and business decision making.
• Prepare cost analyses, profitability reports, and management reporting packages providing insights into financial and operational results.
• Support month end and year end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams to improve cost visibility, financial accuracy, and overall profitability.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, inventory reviews, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Director of Accounting to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $175,000 to $195,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and operational performance to support accurate financial reporting and business decision making.
• Prepare cost analyses, profitability reports, and management reporting packages that provide insights into financial and operational results.
• Support month end and year end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams to improve cost visibility, financial accuracy, and overall profitability.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, inventory reviews, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting or inventory accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting practices.
• Possess experience maintaining product costing data, inventory valuations, and operational accounting records.
• Maintain proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems, accounting software, and advanced Excel functionality.

Qualifications

• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and profitability trends.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when preparing reconciliations, financial analyses, and cost reporting schedules.
• Communicate effectively with accounting, operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Maintain strong organizational skills while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Bring experience with manufacturing operations, process improvement initiatives, professional accounting certifications, or artificial intelligence tools used for financial analysis considered beneficial.

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