Finance Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced accounting leader ready to own and build a finance function from the ground up? A growing tech company in Los Angeles is seeking a Finance Accounting Manager to take full ownership of their accounting function and serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings deep technical expertise, and is energized by the opportunity to build, improve, and lead. This position is onsite daily in West LA.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the Full Accounting Function: Take end-to-end ownership of all accounting operations. From day-to-day transactions to month-end close, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the board.Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules, maintaining the highest standard of integrity and reliability in all financial data.Audit Leadership: Lead and manage all audit engagements, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring the organization is always audit-ready.Policy & Systems Implementation: Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Drive the adoption of systems and tools that position the function for scale.Reconciliations & Account Oversight: Own reconciliations across all key accounts, maintaining rigorous documentation and ensuring balances are accurate and fully supported at all times.Analysis & Business Partnership: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to monitor spend, surface financial trends, and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making.Compliance & Regulatory Adherence: Ensure the organization remains fully compliant with GAAP, government contracting regulations, and all applicable financial and regulatory standards.What We're Looking ForExperience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 2 years in a management or leadership role. Background in manufacturing or government contracting ideal. Public accounting experience a strong plus. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.Credentials: Active CPA license or progress towards one required.Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial modeling and reporting. Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or QuickBooks strongly preferred.What Sets You Apart: A confident, decisive leader who can build and run an accounting function with minimal oversight. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to translate complex financial information clearly for non-finance stakeholders. A collaborative, solutions-oriented operator who takes full ownership of their work and leads by example.Please submit your resume for consideration.You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.