Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for an immediate opportunity in Costa Mesa, CA with a leading manufacturer and distributor in the automotive and parts manufacturing industry. This high-impact role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who is ready to guide financial operations through a major SAP S/4HANA transition while supporting accurate reporting, strong internal processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
The Accounting Manager will play a key role in a fast-moving environment where technical accounting knowledge, ERP systems experience, and leadership skills are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a visible transformation project, work with collaborative business partners, and gain valuable SAP S/4HANA conversion experience that can significantly strengthen your long-term career path.
This role offers the chance to join a supportive team that values proactive problem-solving, accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy leading accounting teams, improving processes, and working in a manufacturing or distribution environment, this Accounting Manager position offers a strong next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead general accounting activities, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
- Support the SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA transition by partnering with accounting, finance, operations, and systems teams.
- Manage and mentor accounting team members while ensuring deadlines, controls, and reporting requirements are met.
- Review accounting processes, identify efficiencies, and help implement improvements during the ERP transition.
- Ensure financial activities comply with GAAP standards and internal accounting policies.
- Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, and corporate teams to resolve accounting issues and support business needs.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: $51.00 to $57.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Direct hire.
- Location: Costa Mesa, CA.
- Immediate start.
- Initial project is expected to be approximately 10 months, with strong possibility of extension based on transition timelines and team fit.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Lead accounting operations and reporting activities in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Support a major SAP S/4HANA transition and related accounting process improvements.
- Manage accounting deadlines, team priorities, and GAAP-compliant financial deliverables.
- Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, supply chain, and ERP project stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent four-year degree required.
- Minimum of 6 years of general accounting experience required.
- Prior team leadership or accounting management experience required.
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP compliance.
- Advanced Excel skills required.
- SAP proficiency strongly preferred for success in this role.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under tight reporting deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solver with strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification preferred.
- Experience with SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA conversion highly preferred.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, automotive, or parts manufacturing environments preferred.
- Progressive accounting leadership experience in a complex financial or operational environment preferred.