Finance & Accounting Manager

Twining•Fountain Valley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Finance & Accounting Manager - Fountain Valley, CA Twining Holdings, LLC, an innovative full-service engineering Company with unmatched expertise in material testing, inspection, applied engineering, and integrated disciplines with over 125 years of history, is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager for our office in Fountain Valley, CA. This role is a key business partner responsible for driving financial performance, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making within the Company. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, including financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. This position will manage 4 direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
6-8 Years of progressive project finance/FP&A/accounting experience, ideally within a multi-division or multi-location environment.
2-3 years of staff management experience.
Strong financial analytical skills.
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
Solid understanding of GAAP, Financial reporting, Closing process, and internal controls.
Exhibits an advanced ability to analyze problems, apply critical thinking skills, and develop strategies to solve them.
Exceptional communication, business acumen, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
Demonstrated ability utilizing data-driven decision-making.
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to simplify complex financial information for non-financial audiences.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant advanced certifications.
Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Experience in Deltek Vision/ Vantagepoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
Partner with the corporate accounting and AR/AP teams during financial close.
Influence compliance of matching principal of revenue and expense recognition.
Work closely with Company leadership, operations, and sales teams to guide financial performance.
Serve as a strategic advisor, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze KPIs, trends, cost drivers, and operational metrics like gross profit margins to support decision-making.
Monitor efficiency, productivity, and profitability across divisional business units.
Drive margin improvement and cost‑optimization initiatives.
Support FP&A Lead in the Company’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.
Provide detailed variance analyses (actual vs. budget/forecast) with actionable insights.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and process excellence.
Demonstrate ability to collaborate and work as part of a team while bringing positive influence as a leader.
Manage deliverables and associated priorities to improve efficiency of the team and meet the established deadlines.