Accounting Manager

Consultative Search Group•Buena Park, CA

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About The Position

The Accounting Manager – AP/AR is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across multiple business units and location Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence. Supervise and mentor an AP/AR team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, customer billing, cash applications, collections, and aging analysis across multiple entities and regions. Develop, implement, and maintain best-in-class policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance compliance, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Merchandising, and Finance teams to optimize procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles. Analyze and forecast cash flow impacts from AP/AR activities and support treasury management initiatives. Prepare and present regular AP/AR reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses to senior finance leadership. Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP/AR, including reconciliations, accruals, and audit support. Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, customers, financial partners, and external auditors. Stay current with evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to recommend strategic enhancements. Participate in broader finance initiatives, including system upgrades, M&A integrations, and operational scaling projects. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial focus on AP/AR operations.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
Proven experience in managing accounting teams in a high-volume, multi-location or multi-entity environment.
Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, cash management, and operational accounting best practices.
Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar enterprise systems.
Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing automation within accounting operations.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; ability to work with large data sets and financial models.
Ability to manage competing priorities, complex projects, and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage a team.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
Experience in retail or supply chain industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence.
Supervise and mentor an AP/AR team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, customer billing, cash applications, collections, and aging analysis across multiple entities and regions.
Develop, implement, and maintain best-in-class policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance compliance, scalability, and efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Merchandising, and Finance teams to optimize procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles.
Analyze and forecast cash flow impacts from AP/AR activities and support treasury management initiatives.
Prepare and present regular AP/AR reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses to senior finance leadership.
Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP/AR, including reconciliations, accruals, and audit support.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, customers, financial partners, and external auditors.
Stay current with evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to recommend strategic enhancements.
Participate in broader finance initiatives, including system upgrades, M&A integrations, and operational scaling projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.