Accounting Manager
Location: El Segundo, CA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Description Apply Now
The Accounting Manager plays a critical leadership role in financial operations, providing oversight and strategic direction within an industrial manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for managing both the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal controls, and driving continuous process improvements. As an Accounting Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, guiding the accounting staff and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.
In this full-time Accounting Manager opportunity, you will utilize your expertise in US GAAP and advanced Excel skills to prepare and review complex financial analyses, including accruals, reserves, revenue, and fixed assets. You will also act as a first line of quality control, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial reporting before escalation to senior leadership. The company is committed to transforming its accounting processes and offers a collaborative, innovative environment for professionals seeking career growth in accounting management.
The Accounting Manager role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in public accounting and a proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives. You will be tasked with developing, documenting, and implementing standard operating procedures for key accounting functions, as well as supporting system upgrades and revenue recognition initiatives. Your organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills will be essential as you work both independently and collaboratively to meet stringent deadlines and deliver high-quality financial results.
By joining this industry-leading organization, you will benefit from a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive company culture that values employee engagement and success. The company’s mission is rooted in operational excellence, innovation, and fostering the professional development of its team members. If you are passionate about accounting leadership and wish to contribute to a thriving manufacturing company, this Accounting Manager position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career. Apply today to become a vital part of a dynamic financial team and help drive the organization’s continued success.
Accounting Manager - Summary- Leadership role overseeing month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
- Responsible for complex financial analysis and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
- Opportunity to contribute to process transformation within an industrial manufacturing setting.
- Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reviews.
- Prepare and review accounting analyses related to accruals, reserves, revenue, and fixed assets.
- Serve as the primary quality control point for financial data prior to escalation to senior leadership.
- Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures for key accounting functions.
- Support system upgrades and revenue recognition initiatives with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and meet organizational deadlines.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Supportive work environment focused on employee success and engagement.
- Recognition through industry awards for excellence in staffing and talent engagement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in public accounting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement projects and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Experienced accounting professional with a passion for financial accuracy and process optimization.
- Proven leadership skills in managing financial close processes and accounting teams.
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Strong communicator with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels.
- Motivated to contribute to a dynamic and innovative industrial manufacturing organization.
- This Accounting Manager position offers significant career advancement opportunities within a growing company.
- The organization is recognized for its strong commitment to employee development and operational excellence.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to take the next step in their accounting management career.
- Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.