Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in California. This role is well suited for a finance specialist who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a mindset for improving processes and strengthening operational efficiency. The position will oversee key close activities, support payables oversight, and partner with multiple departments to deliver accurate reporting and practical accounting guidance. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this individual will also help advance systems, controls, and reporting capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities, including fixed asset accounting, accrual entries, and reconciliation of balance sheet liabilities.
• Oversee accounts payable operations to promote timely processing, accuracy, and effective controls across the function.
• Partner with procurement, production, and related teams to help maintain smooth transaction flow and resolve process gaps.
• Apply sound accounting practices and reinforce internal controls to support compliant and reliable financial operations.
• Prepare and evaluate financial information for management reporting, often within compressed reporting deadlines.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by organizing support, responding to requests, and helping maintain audit readiness.
• Provide the FP& A team with accurate financial data and reports to support planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Lead accounting system enhancements and integration initiatives, including tools that improve payment workflows and purchase order matching.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using available technologies, data tools, and AI-enabled solutions to reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners as a trusted accounting resource, bringing clarity and resolution to complex or undefined issues.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Experience overseeing or supporting accounts payable processes and understanding how transactions move through procurement and production environments.

• Proficiency in fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement audit support.

• Advanced Excel skills, including work with large data sets, complex formulas, and data cleanup or transformation.

• Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred; candidates with strong systems aptitude and the ability to learn quickly will also be considered.

• Background in the beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods industry is preferred.

• Exposure to federal excise tax reporting within a beverage business is a plus.

For immediate consideration, please call Amanda Howell at 707-578-3355.

Compensation

$125,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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