Hybrid Accounting Manager — Leadership Path & Equity

Emergent Staffing, LLC; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Staffing, LLC is assisting a client in Carlsbad, CA, seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own daily accounting operations, close processes, and reporting. The role blends detailed accounting work with strategic initiatives and process improvements.

The position offers hybrid work with occasional office visits and a clear path toward leadership roles such as Director of Accounting or Controller, plus equity participation for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license (not necessarily registered in CA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting or manufacturing environment experience.
• Hands-on experience managing monthly close.
• Experience preparing financial statements, schedules, and management reports.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with GL, AP, and accruals.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors.
• Experience leading accounting work or supervising others.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Willingness to perform detailed accounting work while taking on higher-level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, supporting schedules, and monthly management reports.
• Oversee bookkeeping, accounts payable, vendor payments, invoicing, and other daily accounting activities.
• Ensure accounting work is completed accurately, consistently, and on time.
• Prepare variance analyses and provide explanations of financial results.
• Lead and review the 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 financial accuracy and reporting.
• Help develop inventory and cost-accounting processes as the organization expands its manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, reporting, workflows, and close efficiency.
• Take on higher-level accounting and financial projects based on experience and business needs.

Skills

Active CPA license

Month-end close

US GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Leadership / supervision

Excel

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Emergent Staffing, LLC is assisting a client in Carlsbad, CA, seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own daily accounting operations, close processes, and reporting. The role blends detailed accounting work with strategic initiatives and process improvements.

The position offers hybrid work with occasional office visits and a clear path toward leadership roles such as Director of Accounting or Controller, plus equity participation for long-term success.