Hybrid Accounting Manager: Close, Controls, Growth & Equity

Emergent Software; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Software in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations, including close, reporting, reconciliations, and AP. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with occasional office visits and exposure to senior finance leadership.

The position provides a path toward direct leadership roles, equity participation, and growth as the company scales its accounting function and startup operations.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license (not necessarily CA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting or manufacturing environment experience.
• Hands-on experience managing or leading monthly close.
• Experience preparing financial statements, schedules, and management reports.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with GL accounting, reconciliations, payables, and accruals.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors.
• Experience leading accounting work or supervising others.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Willingness to perform detailed accounting work while taking on higher-level responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed approach with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and GL activity.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, schedules, and monthly management reports.
• Oversee bookkeeping, accounts payable, vendor payments, invoicing, and daily accounting activities.
• Ensure accounting work is completed accurately, consistently, and on time.
• Prepare variance analyses and explain financial results clearly.
• Lead and review work of fractional, part-time, and consulting accounting resources.
• Help establish and develop an internal accounting team as the organization grows.
• Design, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support external audits and coordinate documentation and information requests.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Research accounting matters and document conclusions when needed.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to improve accuracy and reporting.
• Help develop inventory and cost-accounting processes as operations expand.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting, workflows, and close efficiency.
• Take on higher-level accounting and financial projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Self-directed

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Education

Active CPA license

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

General ledger software

Accounting software

Job description

Emergent Software in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations, including close, reporting, reconciliations, and AP. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with occasional office visits and exposure to senior finance leadership.

The position provides a path toward direct leadership roles, equity participation, and growth as the company scales its accounting function and startup operations.