Finance Manager

Pacific Executive Search; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Executive Search is seeking a Finance Manager, Accounting & FP&A in Santa Monica, CA. The role reports to the COO and focuses on enhancing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within a lean team.

Responsibilities include automating processes, supporting core accounting functions, and coordinating with external advisors to ensure precise filings. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in accounting/FP&A, strong Excel skills, and onsite work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ progressive experience in accounting, corporate finance, or FP&A, preferably within investment management or financial services.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting experience with senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with general ledger systems (QuickBooks Online or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and update detailed financial forecasts and budgets across revenue streams and expense categories.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership.
• Enhance finance workflows using automation and AI tools to improve data integrity.
• Support accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month‑end close with strong controls.
• Coordinate tax prep with external advisors to ensure timely filings.
• Assist leadership with long‑term planning, headcount analysis and cost projections.

Skills

Excel

Automation in finance

Senior leadership interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

A $2 billion alternative asset management firm based in Southern California is expanding its finance leadership with a hands-on Accounting and FP&A Manager. Reporting directly to the COO, this position offers direct engagement with senior executives to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes within a compact, focused team. The role emphasizes leveraging technology and automation to elevate accounting operations and financial planning in a sophisticated investment management environment.

Title: Finance Manager, Accounting & FP&A

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update detailed financial forecasts and budgets across revenue streams and expense categories to support strategic decision-making.
• Compile and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports tailored for senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Optimize and maintain the finance technology stack by streamlining workflows, enhancing data integrity, and integrating automation tools including AI solutions.
• Support core accounting functions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close activities with rigorous controls and documentation.
• Coordinate tax preparation efforts with external Big 4 advisors, managing timelines, data inputs, and follow-up to ensure timely and precise filings.
• Assist senior management with long-term organizational planning, including headcount analysis and cost projections to inform resource allocation.
• Provide backup and review support for daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ progressive experience in accounting, corporate finance, or FP&A, preferably within investment management, financial services, or public accounting.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with general ledger systems such as QuickBooks Online or comparable platforms.
• Strong aptitude for technology-driven process improvements and automation in finance workflows.
• Ability to work onsite in Santa Monica, CA at least three days per week.

Nice-to-Have:

• CPA certification, CPA candidacy, or experience in a Big 4 public accounting environment.
• Exposure to private equity, venture capital, or fund accounting practices.
• Experience coordinating tax compliance and filings alongside external auditors or tax advisors.