Accounting Manager

Are you a hands-on accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? A growing Southern California design-build and real estate development company is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and project accounting for a thriving organization managing multiple active construction projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare financial statements and provide reporting and insights to executive leadership.
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, profitability, subcontractor payments, and project financial performance.
• Develop budgets, financial forecasts, and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with leadership on strategic financial decision-making and process improvements.
• Supervise and mentor an Accounting Clerk while helping build scalable accounting processes.

What We're Looking For

QuickBooks experience required
Strong month-end close and financial reporting experience
Fluent Mandarin Chinese
Senior Accountant ready to step into management encouraged to apply
Strong Excel skills
Bachelor's degree preferred
Construction, real estate development, or architecture/design industry experience is a plus, but not required
Self-starter who can work independently with minimal guidance

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Report directly to the CEO
• Manage and improve accounting processes during an exciting growth phase
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a company with approximately 35 employees and 50 active projects
• Open to professionals who leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve efficiency
• Small team environment with visibility and influence