Senior Accounting Manager

LHH; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking a hands-on Senior Accounting Manager for an onsite role in Morgan Hill, CA. The candidate will lead month-end close, oversee the general ledger, and manage R&D/CIP accounting while coordinating tax matters and audits.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and hands-on experience with leases and ASC 842. CPA preferred and ability to work cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and engineering.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong technical accounting background with ability to interpret and apply U.S. GAAP/SEC guidance.
• Experience managing R&D accounting and Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounting activities.
• Hands-on lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance experience.
• Proficiency with D365, Sage, and LeaseQuery.
• CPA license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statements.
• Manage R&D and CIP accounting and capitalization decisions.
• Support lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance as accounting lead.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on income taxes, R&D credits, and transfer pricing.
• Assist external audits with schedules and audit readiness.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, engineering, and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Sage

LeaseQuery

Job description

Are you a seasoned technical accounting manager open to supporting a manufacturing team during a leave coverage? Do you have experience with R&D and construction in progress accounting (CIP)? We are looking for a hands-on senior accounting manager for a new role onsite in Morgan Hill, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-years of accounting experience, good technical accounting background, and be able to support with tax and month-end close activities. If you are interested in more information please apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage all aspects of general ledger accounting, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee accounting for Research & Development (R&D) expenditures, ensuring proper capitalization and expense recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounting, including tracking project costs, reviewing capital expenditures, and facilitating asset capitalization.
• Research, interpret, and implement technical accounting guidance related to complex transactions, new accounting standards, and business initiatives.
• Serve as the accounting lead for lease accounting activities utilizing LeaseQuery, ensuring compliance with ASC 842.
• Partner with tax advisors and internal stakeholders to coordinate income tax matters, R&D tax credits, and transfer pricing requirements.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy across the accounting function.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and review of work performed by accounting staff and senior accountants.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, engineering, and project management teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management or leadership responsibilities.
• Extensive experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong technical accounting background with the ability to interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC guidance, where applicable.
• Experience managing R&D accounting and Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounting activities.
• Working knowledge of income tax accounting, R&D tax credits, and transfer pricing concepts.
• Hands-on experience with lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Sage, and LeaseQuery.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!