Accounting Manager

Medical Device Components LLC•San Diego, CA

6d•$130,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities and accurate, timely financial reporting for a multi-site international manufacturing business. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role manages monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities; maintains account reconciliations and internal controls; and supports manufacturing, inventory, and lease accounting. The position combines hands-on accounting expertise with practical manufacturing experience and use of the IFS ERP system to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency. The role manages the accounting team supporting Lighteum Medical operations in the U.S. and Mexico and works closely with company leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support operational effectiveness and business objectives. The position is hybrid or remote and based at the Company’s San Diego facility. Periodic travel to other Lighteum Medical locations, including Oceanside, California, and Mexicali, Mexico, may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
CPA or other relevant professional certification, such as CMA or CFA.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 2 years of experience leading and developing accounting teams in a managerial capacity.
Manufacturing experience, including inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
Expertise managing financial close and financial reporting activities, with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16.
Experience using an integrated ERP system and understanding how purchasing, inventory, production, and sales transactions affect the general ledger.
Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally and engage effectively with senior leadership.
Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across departments and locations.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for U.S. sites, ensuring accurate results and timely completion.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions comply with company accounting policies and applicable reporting requirements.
Prepare financial statements and reporting packages, including explanations of significant balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
Reconcile intercompany accounts and coordinate with international finance teams to resolve differences.
Support consolidated reporting, foreign currency accounting, and local statutory reporting.
Oversee or coordinate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting, as assigned.
Maintain accounting for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods; support standard cost updates and review material, labor, and overhead costs.
Analyze purchase price, production, inventory, and absorption variances with operations and supply chain teams.
Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger, investigate discrepancies, and support physical inventories and cycle counts, including adjustments and corrective actions.
Prepare and maintain analyses for excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory reserves.
Maintain fixed asset records, construction-in-progress schedules, depreciation, and asset disposal accounting.
Maintain lease records and accounting schedules; prepare and reconcile right-of-use asset and lease liability balances under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16, as applicable.
Evaluate new leases, renewals, and modifications with the Corporate Controller, and prepare lease journal entries, audit support, and disclosure schedules.
Use IFS ERP for accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting; investigate posting issues and discrepancies between operational modules and the general ledger.
Partner with IT, operations, and finance teams to improve data accuracy and accounting workflows; support testing and implementation of IFS enhancements, upgrades, and reporting changes.
Document accounting procedures and identify opportunities to automate recurring activities and shorten the close.
Maintain effective controls over journal entries, reconciliations, inventory, fixed assets, and other assigned processes; ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and segregation of duties.
Prepare audit schedules, coordinate responses to external auditor requests, and support tax filings and statutory requirements with accurate records and schedules.
Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions with the Corporate Controller.
Supervise, coach, and develop assigned accounting staff; set priorities, review work, and ensure quality and accountability.
Partner with plant and functional leaders to resolve accounting issues and explain financial results; provide cross-training and maintain documentation for continuity.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Travel periodically to Lighteum Medical locations, including Oceanside, California, and Mexicali, Mexico, as required.