<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p> Long Beach, California</p><p>We are partnering with a growing, dynamic organization in Long Beach to identify an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and supervise a team of six. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing the month-end close, and maintaining strong accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and an effective people leader who can drive accountability while supporting team development and process improvement.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results</p><p> • Supervise a team of six accounting professionals, providing coaching, oversight, and performance management</p><p> • Oversee general ledger activity, including review and approval of journal entries and supporting documentation</p><p> • Manage account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved</p><p> • Prepare and review financial statements and internal management reports</p><p> • Coordinate audit activities, including preparation of schedules and response to auditor requests</p><p> • Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</p><p> • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy</p><p> • Partner with leadership to support business initiatives and financial reporting needs</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p> • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred</p><p> • 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience</p><p> • Proven ability to manage and develop a team (experience overseeing 5+ staff preferred)</p><p> • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting</p><p> • Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel</p><p> • Strong organizational and communication skills</p><p> • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013427902. email resume to [email protected]</p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with a growing organization and make an immediate impact by strengthening processes and developing a high-performing team.</p>