Accounting Manager

Position: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a full-time direct hire opportunity in Cypress, CA. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership on accounting initiatives.

The Accounting Manager will oversee AP, AR, general accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit support. This opportunity offers a hybrid schedule and a strong leadership environment where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting fundamentals, proven people-management experience, and a forward-thinking approach to automation, including AI-driven accounting process improvements.

This is a great fit for an accounting professional who wants to make a measurable impact, lead a capable team, and contribute to a stable organization with supportive leadership and room to help shape accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH AI AUTOMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
- Lead, manage, and develop AP, AR, and Accounting teams, including performance management, coaching, and accountability.

- Oversee month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and related accounting operations.

- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

- Coordinate and support the annual external audit, including audit preparation and documentation.

- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies across the accounting function.

- Partner with the CFO on accounting initiatives, reporting needs, and department-level improvements.

Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 per year.

- Full-time direct hire position.

- Hybrid schedule.

- Location:

Cypress, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH AI AUTOMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
- Lead AP, AR, and Accounting teams while driving performance, accountability, and professional development.

- Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit support.

- Support accounting process improvement initiatives, including automation and AI implementation.

- Partner with executive leadership on accounting operations, reporting, and strategic initiatives.

- 6 to 10 years of accounting experience, including demonstrated accounting leadership responsibilities.

- Proven experience managing accounting teams, including AP, AR, and general accounting functions.

- Strong technical accounting fundamentals and understanding of internal controls and financial reporting.

- Experience with AI automation, accounting automation, or implementation of process improvement tools.

- Ability to coordinate external audits and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Hands-on management style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day accounting operations.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working closely with CFO-level leadership on accounting initiatives.

- Background implementing accounting system improvements, workflow automation, or AI-enabled accounting tools.

- Experience in a business services environment.

- Strong track record of improving accounting processes, team performance, and operational efficiency.

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