General Accounting Manager

Hunter Industries; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing corporate culture

On site wellness center

Profit sharing bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Industries is seeking a General Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting function, ensuring timely month-end close, accurate financial reporting, and thorough reconciliations. This role leads a team, coordinates with global accounting, and supports audits while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, IFRS familiarity preferred, and excellent communication. Manufacturing experience is a plus, with a focus on accuracy and accountability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in accounting with 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function to ensure timely close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end close process end-to-end and ensure journal entries are recorded on time.
• Manage fixed asset function and depreciation for GAAP and tax compliance.
• Coordinate foreign accounting and transfers to US dollars; monitor international balances.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with interim and year-end audits.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Fixed asset management

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

The General Accounting Manager manages the accounting function to ensure timely and accurate completion of the month end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit preparation, and other related accounting duties.

Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Tasks:

• Responsible for the hiring, training, performance management, and other personnel related activities. Leads, coaches and sets professional goals for the staff to align with the business needs.
• Ensures integrity of financial statements for Hunter Industries and Hunter L.P. to aid in management's decision-making process.
• Manages the month-end close process end-to-end; establish and communicate deadlines, maintain close schedules, and ensure timely recording of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manages the Fixed Asset function and related depreciation for GAAP and Tax, ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures.
• Coordinates all foreign accounting and ensures accurate transfers to the general ledger in US dollars. Monitors and reviews international account balances, reconciliation and financial preparation.
• Reviews and monitors monthly variance comments are completed and accurate to aid in monthly reporting and analysis.
• Prepares and reviews audit schedules and documentation in support of interim and year-end audits and international financial reviews. Manages the accruals and calculations and reviews of the quarterly and annual rebate and incentive payouts.
• Assesses current practices and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements through use of technology or other means.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget, and accounting. Ensures compliance with financial transactions recording standards.
• Maintains regular collaboration with business partners across finance, operations, sales, marketing, and other functional areas to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant presentation and review of monthly financial result.
• Provides financial support, as requested, to other functional departments/groups within the organization.

Education/Training Required and Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience Required and Preferred:

• Minimum of 8 years in accounting to include a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

What You Bring:

• Must be knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles.
• Must have experience leading the month-end close process, end-to-end, including recording journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Must have experience with the fixed asset and depreciation function for GAAP and tax compliance.
• Knowledge of IFRS is preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in the use of computers required with a strong knowledge of computerized spreadsheets.
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Requires ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities and work within timelines.
• Must have effective leadership skills to coordinate efforts and work with other departments.
• Requires ability to set goals and objectives and to set and meet timelines to achieve goals and objectives.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
• Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails
• On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage
• FUN company events!
• Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
• Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus

Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers

Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings.

Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

The salary for this opportunity ranges from $115,000 to $125,000

The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.