Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

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Who: A global logistics and freight forwarding organization is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee accounting operations across multiple business segments.
What:
Lead month‑end close, ensure SOX, GAAP, and IFRS compliance, manage financial reporting, and support strategic financial analysis.
When:
This is a full‑time leadership position with immediate start availability.
Where:
Based in Irvine, California, primarily onsite in a corporate office environment.
Why:
To ensure financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and operational excellence across freight forwarding and related business units.
Office Environment:
Professional, fast‑paced logistics environment collaborating with operations, HQ, and senior leadership.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:

The Assistant Manager – Freight Forwarding Accounting oversees financial reporting, compliance, and performance analysis across freight forwarding, inland trucking, trading, and related operations while supporting leadership with accurate insights and process improvements.

• Lead and manage the month‑end closing process ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, IFRS, and corporate internal controls.
• Supervise financial transaction monitoring across multiple business segments.
• Review accrual aging, segmented P&L reports, and detailed financial summaries.
• Perform revenue, cost, and margin forecasting to support planning.
• Consolidate and reconcile financial data across reporting entities and systems.
• Maintain financial master data integrity and reporting consistency.
• Develop dashboards and financial presentations using Excel and BI tools.
• Deliver ad‑hoc reporting and analysis to senior management and auditors.
• Identify and implement financial process and reporting improvements.
• Monitor KPIs aligned with strategic and operational goals.
• Oversee accrual testing and validation during month‑end close.
• Evaluate profitability of new business ventures and margin performance.
• Support strategic projects and cross‑functional initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 6–9+ years of accounting experience; supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, GAAP, and IFRS standards.
• Proficiency in Excel required; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a structured corporate environment.