<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Calabasas, California. This role will guide the accounting function, strengthen controls, and deliver timely, accurate reporting that supports business decisions. The position also oversees receivables, sales order support, and cross-functional financial processes while developing a high-performing team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting operations across general ledger activities, receivables, and sales order support to ensure efficient day-to-day performance.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team while promoting accountability, precision, and continuous process enhancement.</p><p>• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal postings, account reviews, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment so financial activity is recorded accurately and in line with company policy.</p><p>• Partner with corporate finance and accounting teams to support close cycles, regulatory reporting documentation, and technical accounting matters.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reporting packages with variance commentary, operational insights, KPI tracking, and supporting analyses.</p><p>• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance, including designing, documenting, and testing internal controls; drafting and maintaining SOX narratives; and ensuring controls are properly aligned to and support the accuracy and completeness of the underlying process narratives.</p><p>• Create and refine accounting policies, control documentation, and standard procedures to improve consistency and compliance.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support for internal and external reviews, including materials related to financial reporting and control testing.</p><p>• Provide leadership over credit, collections, and the full accounts receivable lifecycle while helping ensure a strong customer experience through effective issue resolution.</p><p>• Oversee financial system administration for general ledger and accounts receivable modules and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, and special projects.</p>