Senior Manager

LHH is seeking a Sr Manager for a client in Emeryville. This is a slated to last 6+ months. It is a hybrid role where you are required to visit the office 1 or 2 days a week.

About the Role: Reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Accounting, the Senior Corporate Accounting and Reporting Manager will supervise 3-4 accountants and, as a team, manage a significant portion of the month-end close process, reconciliation review process, and internal control monitoring process. This position will also support the VP Corporate Controller with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC. Although, significant experience with SEC reporting and technical accounting is not required, the preferred candidate should have the aptitude and willingness for learning complex accounting concepts.

Responsibilities Include: Lead and manage the month-end and quarter-end close activities including balance sheet reconciliation, financial analysis, trial balance review, and financial statement preparation.Manage and support direct reports across multiple workstreams including Prepaid & Accrued expenses, Revenue Sales Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Cash Flow analysis and other key areas as necessary.Reconcile and analyze general ledger activity through a detailed flux analysis and manage leading the team to timely and accurate completion of these analytics.Aid in the continuous improvement of account reconciliations and enhance deliverables pertaining to month-end close and financial statement preparation.Work directly with outside audit firms on audit questions and requests.Support the development of key accounting policies and procedures to increase efficiency and provide appropriate control.Support the preparation of SEC Footnotes and disclosures through the detailed review & preparation of supporting schedules.Support the growth and development of the team by working hands on to develop and grow the team on an individualized basis.

About You: Bachelor’s DegreeCPA8+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accountingStrong knowledge of current US GAAPDetail-oriented and problem-solving skillsOutstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills with demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and at various levels within a companyExcellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and operate with a sense of urgencyAbility to quickly prioritize multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Pay rate between $60hr to $80hr depending on skills, background and experience.