Accounting Manager

Sequoia Productions•Los Angeles, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees the company's accounting operations and manages key human resources functions. This hands-on role maintains accurate financial records, ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations, manages month-end and year-end closes, supervises accounting staff, strengthens internal controls, and provides timely financial reports and analysis to support management decisions. The position also coordinates recruitment and employee recordkeeping, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and performance review processes. The role requires an on-site presence at the company's office and regular collaboration with Production, Operations, and other departments. Occasional extended hours may be necessary during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes and audit periods. The company emphasizes collaborative, dependable, proactive work; accountability; integrity; and a positive, productive, and respectful workplace. Sequoia Productions is a full-service production company that has designed, produced, and directed events globally for over 25 years. It describes commitments to diversity and inclusion through Incloodle® and to reducing its ecological footprint, including efforts to repurpose, reuse, donate, or recycle event materials where possible.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting, with work experience in job costing.
Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise; Contractor edition preferred; Factura; virtual credit cards; Excel; and payroll systems.
Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit coordination.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Comfort working on-site in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and engaging directly with colleagues and management.
Collaborative, dependable, and proactive approach; accountability and integrity; and ability to contribute to a positive, productive, and respectful work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in event management or hospitality.
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor edition.
Experience with AMEX or Pay with Extend virtual credit cards.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified, and review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and supporting documentation.
Maintain the general ledger and oversee journal entries and account reconciliations.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial reports.
Analyze financial results, identify variances, and communicate significant findings to management.
Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency, and support management with reports and KPIs.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures; coordinate internal and external audits; identify financial risks and recommend process improvements.
Oversee vendor payments, payroll processing, customer invoicing, collections, outstanding balances, cash flow, and working capital.
Resolve complex billing, payment, and account reconciliation issues and ensure timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments.
Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate communication, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
Supervise maintenance of employee files, personnel records, and required employment documentation.
Oversee onboarding and offboarding, including employment paperwork, system access coordination, and exit documentation.
Maintain employee records related to compensation, benefits, leave, attendance, and employment status.
Coordinate employee benefits enrollment, changes, and communications with benefit providers.
Assist with performance reviews, employee communications, and implementation of company policies.
Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff; assign responsibilities, set priorities, monitor team performance, and review team members' work for accuracy and compliance.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous process improvement.
Oversee accounting software and financial reporting systems; identify automation and efficiency opportunities; maintain organized financial documentation; and support system implementations, upgrades, and improvements.