Finance Manager

Perrknight; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

Climate Neutral Status

Flexible Work Program

Career progression opportunities

Company-funded educational program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401K with matching Company contributed

PTO

Community Support Program including VT

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Perr & Knight is seeking a versatile Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Manager to oversee our financial and operational compliance from the Santa Monica, CA office. This role will lead full-cycle accounting, manage payroll, track multi-year production costs, and head annual property tax filings.

You will prepare balance sheets and income statements, ensure tax data readiness, supervise junior staff, and allocate overhead costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Advanced knowledge of accounting/billing systems; QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; CPA/tax prep a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate balance sheets, income statements, and profitability reports.
• Prepare data for local, state, and federal tax returns and CPA data requests.
• Oversee reconciliation of all ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and bank statements.
• Manage the full cycle close process, including accruals, deferrals, and journals.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of junior bookkeepers or accounting clerks.
• Distribute overhead costs to products or departments.
• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing (bi-weekly) for regular and seasonal staff.
• Oversee submission of payroll taxes, W‑2s and 1099s.
• File annual business property statements with California county assessors.

Skills

MS Office

Advanced communication

Organizational skills

5+ years Finance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/tax prep experience a plus

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

What We'll Bring to the Table:

• Friendly, dynamic work environment – Includes certification as a Great Place to Work® (six years in a row!) along with Climate Neutral Status
• Competitive salary including merit-based bonus plan
• Flexible Work Program
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Company-funded professional educational program
• Visible management commitment to our company core values of: Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental, Community and Employee Wellbeing, Excellent Work Product, Innovation, Integrity and Superior Customer Experience
• Generous benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401K with matching Company contributions
  • PTO
  • Community Support Program including VTO and donations with Company match
  • Employee Recognition Program

We are seeking a versatile Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Manager to oversee our financial and operational compliance ecosystem. This role will lead full‑cycle accounting, manage payroll, track multi‑year production costs, and head our annual property tax filings. This position will work full‑time from our Santa Monica, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate balance sheets, income statements, and profitability reports.
• Prepare data for local, state, and federal tax returns and other CPA data requests.
• Oversee reconciliation of all ledger accounts, sub‑ledgers, and bank statements.
• Manage the full cycle close process, including accruals, deferrals, and journal entries.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of junior bookkeepers or accounting clerks.
• Distribute direct and indirect overhead costs to specific products or departments.
• Manage full‑cycle payroll processing (bi‑weekly) for regular, seasonal employees using a payroll processing platform.
• Oversee the submission of payroll taxes, W‑2s and 1099s.
• File accurate business property statements annually with California county assessors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams)
• Advanced knowledge of accounting/billing systems software, especially QuickBooks.
• Advanced communication, customer service and organizational skills
• CPA/tax preparation experience a plus but not required

Perr&Knight is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion and diversity. Perr&Knight does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Perr&Knight will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]