Accounting Manager

1 week ago

Buena Park, CA, United States Consultative Search Group Full time

The Accounting Manager - AP/AR is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across multiple business units and location

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence.
  • Supervise and mentor an AP/AR team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, customer billing, cash applications, collections, and aging analysis across multiple entities and regions.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain best-in-class policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance compliance, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Merchandising, and Finance teams to optimize procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles.
  • Analyze and forecast cash flow impacts from AP/AR activities and support treasury management initiatives.
  • Prepare and present regular AP/AR reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses to senior finance leadership.
  • Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP/AR, including reconciliations, accruals, and audit support.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, customers, financial partners, and external auditors.
  • Stay current with evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to recommend strategic enhancements.
  • Participate in broader finance initiatives, including system upgrades, M&A integrations, and operational scaling projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial focus on AP/AR operations.
  • Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
  • Proven experience in managing accounting teams in a high-volume, multi-location or multi-entity environment.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, cash management, and operational accounting best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar enterprise systems.
  • Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing automation within accounting operations.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; ability to work with large data sets and financial models.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, complex projects, and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage a team.
  • Experience in retail or supply chain industries is a plus.
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match.
  • Long-Term Services Award.
  • Employee Discount.
  • Paid Time Off.


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