Manager​/Director of Accounting and Finance

Position Summary

The Manager/Director of Accounting and Finance is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow management, human resources, payroll, insurance, and regulatory compliance functions. This position manages the complete financial lifecycle for Brand Central, its affiliated companies, and designated client accounts, ensuring that all transactions, payments, contracts, and financial records are accurate, timely, and properly documented.

The role works closely with company leadership, clients, employees, outside CPAs, insurance providers, and professional partners to maintain strong financial controls, support strategic planning, ensure compliance, and improve the company’s overall financial performance.

This is a highly visible position with broad ownership across finance, operations, compliance, and people administration. You will work directly with company leadership, influence business decisions, improve internal systems, and help support the financial health and growth of Brand Central. The role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy and confidentiality, and wants to be a trusted business partner rather than working in a narrow back-office finance role.

We are seeking a collaborative team player who will thrive in our close-knit, supportive, and family-oriented culture. This Los Angeles-based position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office and one remote day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, a pension plan, and additional employee benefits.

• Perform daily bank reconciliations for all company, affiliated-entity, client, and designated executive accounts.
• Reconcile client accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage and reconcile all business and designated personal credit-card accounts.
• Oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare and issue invoices for Brand Central services, consulting fees, and other amounts due.
• Receive, record, and properly apply customer and client payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in Quick Books and other financial systems.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for company leadership.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
• Coordinate year-end financial planning, including the timing and prepayment of eligible expenses.
• Open and maintain bank accounts for clients and affiliated entities as required.
• Prepare customized financial summaries and reports for clients and management.
• Review and process employee expense reports.

• Prepare annual budgets and update financial forecasts quarterly.
• Develop business reports, cash-flow projections, financial forecasts, and financial statements to evaluate the company’s financial position.
• Compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts and explain significant variances.
• Use financial forecasts to monitor cash requirements and identify excess cash available for investment.
• Manage approved transfers into money-market and other investment accounts as funds become available.
• Provide leadership with financial analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for the company’s owners and senior leadership.

• Manage payroll processing and employee incentive plans.
• Administer employee onboarding, new-hire documentation, terminations, PTO tracking, and personnel recordkeeping.
• Coordinate required employee training, including…