Accounting Manager
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Job Summary
Company Overview
Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial doors frames and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects delivering specialized expertise professional installation and reliable service to commercial institutional and multi-family markets.
As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) a leading construction materials distribution company UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale specialty expertise and a customer-first mindset. Together FBM and UDHGs 8000 team members are committed to operational excellence innovation and employee development. Following the recent acquisition of FBM by Lowes the organization continues to invest in strong forward-thinking talent to support national growth enhance customer experience and drive long-term success across both businesses.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support the Director of Accounting in managing accounting operations and ensuring a high-quality efficient and compliant accounting function. This role is both hands-on and people-focused responsible for overseeing senior accountants and staff executing the close and reporting processes and ensuring consistent application of U.S. GAAP.
The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise operational discipline and proven experience leading teams in large fast-paced or high-growth environments. This role reports directly to the Director of Accounting.
- Manage mentor and develop senior accountants and staff.
- Provide day-to-day guidance coaching and performance feedback.
- Support workload planning task delegation and review processes for month-end quarter-end and year-end close.
- Foster a strong culture of accountability accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP.
- Review journal entries account reconciliations and support schedules for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of close activities.
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls accounting policies and process documentation.
- Escalate accounting issues risks and judgment areas to the Director of Accounting as appropriate.
- Partner with operations FP&A and other teams to support accounting needs and provide insights.
- Provide technical accounting support for routine transactions new initiatives and process changes.
- Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
- Support system enhancements and automation initiatives where applicable.
- Review financial results to identify variances trends and potential issues.
- Prepare analysis and explanations to support budgeting forecasting and management reporting.
- Assist the Director of Accounting with reporting deliverables and leadership-facing materials.
- CPA required.
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and industry experience including people management.
- Experience in large fast-paced or high-growth environments.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting operations close processes reconciliations and internal controls.
- Experience operating within a parent/subsidiary reporting structure including alignment to corporate accounting policy SOX controls and group consolidation requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members.
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and support multiple priorities.
- Detail-oriented with a process improvement mindset.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Project).
- Preferred: experience with ERP systems (SAP S4/HANA QuickBooks Quickbase).
- Preferred: experience in building materials industrial distribution or a multi-branch/multi-entity organization.
The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position. Within the range individual pay may vary based on experience qualifications and work location within state.
This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.
- Base: $135000 - $150000 per year
- Bonus: 20% Target Bonus
- Total Compensation (Base Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $135000 - $180000
- Equity: This role is not eligible for equity opportunities awards or grants.
At UDHG were committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
- Legal Insurance Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
Equal Opportunity Employer
Unified Door and Hardware Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources at .
Posting Period
This job will be posted for at least 5 days starting on the initial post date reflected above.
Required Experience:
Manager