Senior Accounting Manager (Controller Track 12 months)

Direct Edge Media • Anaheim, CA

6d • $135,000

About The Position

Direct Edge Media (est.2001) is a growing and profitable technology-driven and progressive full-service print communications powerhouse to many highly recognizable brands. We pride ourselves in offering traditional print design and manufacturing expertise, a proprietary SaaS Print on Demand technology, and warehousing fulfilment solutions while embodying a creative agency mindset. We operate nationally with a total of four production facilities located in California, Colorado, and Texas. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to contribute their skills and ideas to drive our continued success. We are hiring a hands-on Senior Accounting Manager to stabilize and elevate our accounting function through a period of transformation: book cleanup, multi-entity standardization, month-end acceleration, and ERP conversion from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (with MIS integration). This person is not yet a full Controller but is clearly promotable within 12 months based on performance. This role blends technical accounting + operational accounting leadership. You will own critical parts of the close, drive balance sheet integrity, build repeatable processes, and lead a small team while partnering directly with the CFO to modernize reporting and controls. The company has grown across multiple entities and operational complexity. While the core business is strong, the accounting function needs tighter structure, faster close, and improved systems to support the next phase of growth. This role exists to bring order, consistency, and leadership — with full executive backing, external support partners, and a defined promotion path.

Requirements

• 7-12+ years progressive accounting experience (mix of public + industry is fine)

Responsibilities

• Close ownership + balance sheet integrity
• Multi-entity accounting + intercompany governance
• Operational accounting (inventory/WIP/job-costing, as applicable)
• Team leadership and throughput
• Systems transformation: QuickBooks ? Business Central (and reporting)
• External partners: tax, audit, payroll, banking
• Own key components of monthly close: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance explanations, and close calendar discipline
• Maintain audit-grade balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets, debt, intercompany, taxes)
• Build repeatable templates/workpapers and enforce “no unreconciled accounts” standards
• Standardize accounting policies and close procedures across multiple legal entities/locations
• Manage intercompany billings, due-to/froms, and eliminations (monthly tie-outs, resolution of differences, documentation)
• Support consolidated reporting accuracy and consistency
• Own/partner on inventory and/or job-costing accounting: reserves, landed cost, shrink/obsolescence, cycle count support
• Ensure proper cut-off for revenue/COGS and accurate accruals tied to operational reality
• Work closely with Ops to translate production and shipping activity into correct accounting
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a small team (AR, AP, Senior Accountant)
• Train staff on reconciliations, documentation standards, and close rhythm
• Identify capacity gaps
• Partner with CFO and integrator on the BC implementation: mapping, COA alignment, opening balances, cutover reconciliation, and process redesign
• Drive data hygiene and master data discipline (customers, vendors, items, dimensions)
• Build scalable reporting outputs for management (monthly package, KPIs, dashboards)
• Be a primary point of contact for auditors/tax providers (PBC schedules, roll forwards, support)
• Support sales/use tax processes and documentation discipline (even if outsourced)
• Partner with payroll/HR to ensure accurate accruals and reconciliations

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees