Onsite Director of Accounting — GAAP & Logistics Leader

LHH; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting near Fontana, CA. This onsite role oversees general ledger, close processes, and internal controls, partnering with leadership to improve accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting leadership, US GAAP expertise, and a CPA or CMA preferred. Excellent communication, team development, and cross-functional collaboration are essential; competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with meaningful leadership of an accounting function
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, and cash management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Transportation, logistics, or distribution industry experience preferred
• Excellent communication with both accounting and operations teams

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with accurate reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, entries, and schedules
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Develop the accounting team and set clear performance expectations
• Collaborate with executive and operational leadership on budgets, forecasts, and performance
• Support audits with external CPAs and tax advisors
• Assist with system improvements, integrations, and process automation
• Provide financial insight for growth initiatives and decisions

Skills

Leadership

GAAP proficiency

Communication

Education

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting near Fontana, CA. This onsite role oversees general ledger, close processes, and internal controls, partnering with leadership to improve accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting leadership, US GAAP expertise, and a CPA or CMA preferred. Excellent communication, team development, and cross-functional collaboration are essential; competitive