Accounting Manager

Hoxton Circle • Santa Monica, CA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

A growing Los Angeles specialty finance company is hiring an Accounting Manager with ownership of accounting operations and a defined route to Controller as the business grows. The position reports to the CFO and includes direct contact with the CEO and CFO, as well as participation in strategic conversations. The role supports lending that helps local and regional business owners grow and is part of a small, high-trust team.

The Accounting Manager leads a team of three: one on-site Staff Accountant and two offshore team members. The position oversees the general ledger, financial reporting, close, audits, lender reporting, and the 1099 process, while supporting financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements. The role is expected to be in the office five days a week.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in financial services and 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing people.
• Private company experience with general ledger, operations accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• CPA, or well on the way to earning one.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in the office five days a week.

Nice To Haves

• QuickBooks experience.
• SQL or Access experience.
• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three: an on-site Staff Accountant and two offshore team members.
• Run daily accounting operations and own the general ledger, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements with the CFO.
• Manage periodic financial and bank audits and support the CFO with lender reporting.
• Oversee the month-end close, including journal entries from the lending platform into QuickBooks.
• Oversee the 1099 process.
• Drive process improvements across accounting and the wider business.
• Support financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager