Accounting Manager

DLC, an Addison Group Company, is adding talent to its Southern California-based team of Assistant Controller & Accounting Manager level Consultants!We are currently seeking experienced Assistant Controller & Accounting Managers who want to join a fantastic team of talented finance & accounting Consultants, tasked with supporting our clients in a wide range of interim and project-based Accounting needs all while in a full time, W2 position.DLC currently serves our clients out of offices in Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Our clients include companies like Sony Pictures, Disney, Amgen, Nestle, Sephora, Tyson, Genentech, Walgreens, Takeda and a multitude of venture capital firms, hedge funds and private equity firms.As a DLC Consultant, you will provide solutions across a wide variety of industries, companies, and functional disciplines. On a daily basis, you will work directly with finance and operating executives at the clients we serve.Job Responsibilities May Include:FINANCIAL REPORTING & ACCOUNTINGDrive the month-end and quarter-end close process which includes but not limited to monthly close process redesign, preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, and account reconciliations, such as: (i) various accrued expenses, (ii) fixed assets and intangible assets, (iii) prepaid expenses, (iv) equity related activity, and (v) various cash and investment activitiesAssist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (i.e., 10-Qs and 10-K) which includes generating and compiling supporting documentation.Post-merger integration, reporting package development, financial and operational audit coordination and execution, consolidated financial statement preparation, monthly close process redesign, review and documentation of internal control policy and proceduresEnsure compliance with the company’s Sarbanes Oxley Rule 404 internal control environment.Provide insight and implement areas for process improvement. Examples such as improving analysis of expenses, forecasting, and better views of profitability down to customer level and segment level data.Participate in monthly budget vs. actual meeting with the financial planning and analysis group and investigate variances as needed.Supervise members of the accounting team.FINANCIAL SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATIONDefine software requirements and/or manage software selection process.Act as functional lead or liaison in implementation of financial systems or product upgradesDesign and map chart of accounts, develop and execute test scripts, and design financial reports using system or bolt-on reporting toolsIdentify and implement “quick hit” process improvements and resolve troubleshooting issuesINTERIM OR “GAP” FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTProvide interim financial management when positions are impacted by growth, re-organization, merger, acquisition, or relocationEvaluate job description and job content; Document desk-level processesIdentify and implement productivity opportunities and assess efficiency of workflowPROJECT MANAGEMENTAnalyze and document project objectives and requirementsScope project, identify resource requirements, articulate deliverables and develop timetablesCreate project and communication plansCoordinate efforts of internal process owners and subject matter expertsDevelop contingency plans to eliminate obstacles to on-time and on-budget completion of the projectM&A DUE DILIGENCE SUPPORTEnsure availability of necessary historical dataEnsure completion of current and prior period financial statements as neededAct as liaison between auditors, investment bankers, buyers and sellersConstruct forecast models to support short and long term decision makingDevelop process and infrastructure to meet new reporting requirementsEnsure people, process and systems support acquirer’s growth and profitability objectivesExperience & Skills:Bachelors in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting focus required.2+ years of Big 4 or top public accounting firm experience preferred.4+ years of corporate general ledger experience.CPA certification desired.Experience drafting SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks) preferred.Solid understanding of GAAP.Able to research complex accounting transactions and communicate applicable accounting guidance.Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance and required documentation preferred.Advanced hands-on experience with at least one major ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, etc.System implementation experience preferred but not required.Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficient in standard workplace applications, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and manage individuals.Strong knowledge of accounting, strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Compensation & Benefits:Competitive healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, vision401k retirement plan including employer matchPaid time off and company paid holidaysPaid parental leaveFamily planning reimbursement programLife insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage optionsLearning and Development resourcesCommitment to work-life balance and comprehensive onboarding and on-going personal and career developmentCompensation for this position ranges from $110,000 – $155,000 and will vary depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The compensation may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses.