Finance & Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Monterey, CA • 2h ago

Description Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager - Retail Services Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits & perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision. Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff. Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making. Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business. Guide the development and execution of best practices for all administrative and financial functions, ensuring optimal investment and allocation of resources based on retail sector needs. Facilitate companywide goal-setting and annual budget processes, providing leadership and direction that aligns with retail-specific performance metrics. Partner closely with retail operations and business leaders, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations that improve store performance, margin, and growth. Provide leaders with accessible, actionable operational data and performance metrics to achieve sales and profitability targets. Ensure completeness, timeliness, and compliance of all financial information according to GAAP and established retail accounting standards. Provide oversight for financial accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, including annual audits, tax filings, and retirement plan audits. Drive adoption and optimal use of ERP and POS systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, promoting data-driven decision-making and leveraging emerging technologies suitable for retail operations. Promote strong communication and documentation standards across all finance and operational teams to ensure business objectives are met effectively and efficiently. Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott Moore (Also connect on LinkedIn) Requirements Requirements: Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role (ideally in a retail or consumer business environment). Demonstrated experience with Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Financial Analytics, Financial Allocation, Financial Analysis, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems commonly used in retail (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP). "Hands-on" leadership style with a proven track record of getting results in a dynamic, high-volume environment. Solid business and operational acumen, with a passion for understanding the details of financial analysis and how they impact retail performance. Curiosity and proactive mindset around retail trends, consumer behavior, and industry analytics. Action-oriented personality - focused on execution and results. Ability to see the "big picture" while maintaining attention to detail critical for retail finance. Strong people management and team development skills; comfortable in an open, collaborative office culture. Up-to-date expertise in finance and accounting principles, with a track record of finance process excellence. Strong project management and organizational skills. efficient, flexibility, and adaptability required to thrive in a fast-paced retail services environment.

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