Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Robert Half • Sacramento, CA • 5h ago

Description

Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Sacramento, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and supporting compliance, reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Direct daily general ledger operations, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, expense activity, and other routine accounting transactions.

Perform detailed reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts by leading reconciliations and investigating variances or unusual activity.

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while driving accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of consolidated reporting.

Lead and develop accounting team members through coaching, goal setting, performance feedback, and support for career growth.

Help maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices that align with U.S. accounting standards and corporate compliance expectations.

Evaluate control effectiveness across accounting processes and address issues to strengthen governance and financial integrity.

Coordinate tax compliance activities with external advisors and support efforts to improve tax planning and reporting efficiency.

Prepare and review financial reporting packages, cash flow forecasts, budget-related balance sheet schedules, and audit support materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Partner with auditors and cross-functional teams to provide required documentation, resolve issues, and support business operations and special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

At least 5 years of accounting leadership experience, preferably within a public company environment.

Prior public accounting experience, ideally with a multinational firm, is strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Demonstrated ability to manage teams, develop staff, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Proven analytical skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Experience with month-end close processes is required

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