Accounting Manager

Elite ISI • Monterey Park, CA

8h

About The Position

Serve as the operational leader of the accounting function, ensuring timely, accurate financials while proactively identifying issues, driving accountability, and continuously improving accounting processes.

Requirements

• 10 plus years of progressive accounting experience with 3-5+ years leading an accounting team.
• Technology savvy.
• Have strong experience in leveraging AI tools and other accounting tools
• High EQ and high maturity level.
• Can build structure from potentially messy situations.
• Strong operational accounting background in construction, manufacturing, distribution, security, field services, logistics, healthcare operations, or similar operational businesses.
• Experience with cost accounting, job costing, service operations, inventory, labor, and gross margin analysis.
• Proven ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, tighten controls, and accelerate the close.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, imperfect environment where systems and processes continue to evolve.
• Strong NetSuite or comparable ERP experience.
• Analytical curiosity and root-cause investigation.
• Operational understanding beyond debits and credits.
• Strong judgment on materiality and accounting issues.
• Ability to influence and hold other departments accountable.
• Hands-on leadership with a bias toward execution.
• High urgency, organization, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close from planning through completion, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial package preparation.
• Investigate financial anomalies before escalation, delivering root cause analysis, quantified impacts, and recommended corrective actions.
• Lead the accounting team across AP, AR, payroll support, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.
• Drive cross-functional accountability with Operations, Service, Sales, HR, and Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
• Improve close processes, controls, reconciliations, and reporting discipline to reduce cycle time and increase confidence in the financials.
• Support audits, tax compliance, and internal controls while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions (for eligible plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed