Manager, Accounting

Lighthouse Document Technologies Inc• CA, US, CA

39d•$98,174 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role and utilizes hands-on experience and understanding of accounting processes and operations to support the global accounting functions within the corporate finance team. This role owns critical accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Treasury, and the monthly close process. The role will lead the preparation and review of the consolidated financial and management reports. The Accounting Manager will manage and develop a team of Accounting Staff and partner cross-functionally to support business growth and operational excellence while indirectly being accountable to the Assistant Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience required
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Innovative and analytical problem‑solving skills.
Ability to troubleshoot issues independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of managerial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Accounting and Accounts Payable functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Own the monthly close process and ensure timely and accurate consolidated financial reporting.
Lead accounting for Amex, Concur, and other expense reporting systems, ensuring compliance with corporate policies globally.
Prepare and review month‑end journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Lead the preparation and review of the regularly scheduled financial statement packages, including the board memo, to ensure accuracy and completeness; set up and lead related meetings regularly.
Partner with the Finance team to analyze and communicate budget‑to‑actual variances to department leaders.
Coordinate monthly income statement and balance sheet variance reporting to the Assistant Controller, Global Corporate Controller and CFO.
Lead cross-functional improvements related to financial results, project reporting, capital spend reporting, and system implementations, such as ERP, travel and expense, fixed assets, etc.
Assist with establishing and maintaining the accounting policy manual, including updating policies, developing new policies and training the accounting staff to ensure consistency and compliance with GAAP requirements.
Serve as a lead contributor to global financial audits, including preparation of audit schedules and coordination with external auditors.
Lead hiring efforts and manage, mentor, and train staff accountants and the AP team, providing guidance on complex accounting matters.
Serve as backup to the Assistant Controller as needed for critical reporting requirements.
Lead accounting projects as assigned.
Provide global support as a corporate lead for general accounting.
Perform other related duties as assigned.