Director of Accounting

Location: Pico Rivera California (On-Site)
Reports To: Corporate Controller
Compensation: $160000 $170000 Base Salary Benefits

A well-established national manufacturing and distribution organization with a long-standing reputation for quality operational excellence and customer service. The company operates a multi-entity business structure with locations throughout the United States and continues to invest in process improvement technology and financial leadership to support future growth.

The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading the organizations accounting operations financial reporting consolidations and compliance activities. This position will oversee the integrity of the general ledger ensure accurate and timely financial reporting maintain strong internal controls and support executive leadership with reliable financial information for decision-making.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader with deep GAAP expertise experience managing complex close processes and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams within a multi-entity environment.

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Establish reporting standards and drive timely delivery of financial information.

• Manage multi-entity financial consolidations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting activities and elimination entries.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting entities.

• Direct month-end and year-end close processes.
• Establish deadlines review procedures and reconciliation standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Develop implement and strengthen accounting controls and governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate financial reporting risks.

• Coordinate financial statement audits and tax-related reviews.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and advisors.
• Ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation and support schedules.

• Lead mentor and develop accounting staff and managers.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and professional development.

• Evaluate and improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Support ERP optimization and financial system enhancements.
• Drive efficiencies that improve scalability reporting quality and internal controls.

• Collaborate with Treasury FP&A Operations and executive leadership.
• Support budgeting forecasting and variance analysis activities.
• Provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 35 years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience managing complex month-end and year-end close processes.
• Advanced ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Masters degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• Experience within manufacturing distribution or multi-entity organizations.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax compliance initiatives.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to lead through change and drive operational excellence.

• Base Salary: $160000 $170000
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)