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Assistant Controller • Supervisor of Accounting • Property Accouting Manager
Finance & Accounting Manager • Cost Accountant

Assistant Controller: 90K to 100K plus bonus

• Reports to Director of Finance and is responsible for:
• Month-end close, review journal entries, generate reports and analysis
• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and audits
• Manage accounting systems and reporting systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Generate financial analysis and reports
• Manage accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, taxes and all applicable regulations
• Manage accounting programs such as corporate credit card, expense reporting, electronic record retention

For consideration, please email your resume to kwalsh@pwc-search.com

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Supervisor of Accounting
Compensation: Low 90’s plus bonus

As a senior member of the derivatives accounting & reporting team, provide consultative expertise regarding company accounting practices for the company’s derivatives portfolios. Overall responsibilities include analysis of financial statements and complex reports, preparation and review of various investment reports for senior management, required quarterly/annual external reporting, variance analysis from prior periods, and research of problem transactions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance with required qualitative documentation and quantitative assessments, including performing and documenting hedge effectiveness testing.
• Prepare complex reports and analysis used in the financial close for all divisions and affiliated entities.
• Draft disclosures for GAAP financial statements.
• Produce consistently high quality managerial reports under strict deadlines.
• Research and keep abreast of current accounting issues/interpretations related to derivatives and present and document accounting conclusions.
• Complete ad hoc projects and provide analytical support for presentations to the Board of Directors and management inquiries.
• Proactively identify improvements that focus on enhancing the timely and accurate delivery of information. Streamline processes to increase productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CPA required. CFA or MBA preferred.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance with 5-7 years of experience, including supervisory experience (insurance or financial services industry preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of investments and derivatives preferred.
• Proven ability in showing attention to detail in producing complex and high profile information.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• Strong logical and analytical skills (ability to research, identify issues and problem solve).
• Experience in researching accounting issues and reviewing and drafting financial statement disclosures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work independently and demonstrate initiative.

For consideration, please email your resume to kwalsh@pwc-search.com

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Property Accounting Manager: $80-85K base plus bonus

The successful candidate will possess strong attention to detail and organization skills with excellent communication and management skills. This individual must have the ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate monthly processes (closing GL, CM, AP; payment of fees; preliminary and final rent up and late fee processing; monthly calendar of deadlines to the field).
• Manage the relationship between the operations group in the field and the accounting group.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Manage the property accountants (track and issue deadlines, coordinate meetings, assist in performance reviews).
• Answer questions from property accountants to help them complete their monthly and quarterly requirements.
• Review quarterly financial packages prepared by the property accountants.
• Oversee the management of the revenue accountants. Responsible for performance evaluations in this group.
• Approve invoices and tenant adjustments for processing.
• Initiate wire transfers.
• Review and process lease commissions for payment.
• Responsible for oversight of all aspects of third party properties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or Commercial Property Accounting Experience.
• Must have 3-5 years experience in Accounting, preferable commercial property accounting.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience managing others.

For consideration, please email your resume to rtaylor@pwc-search.com.

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Finance & Accounting Manager: Base Salary of $120K

Our client is a global leader in investment management. They are one of the largest mutual fund groups in the U.S., and a globally diverse institutional investment group managing large pools of capital such as pensions and endowments. The companies within our organization independently manage more than $1 trillion in assets.
Within our Worldwide Corporate Financial Services Group we are looking for a manager that will play a key role in the oversight of the accounting and financial reporting. You will manage the monthly accounting process for a global book of business. You will also lead the business analysis, management reporting, forecasting and planning for these companies. In addition, you will have the opportunity to assess performance, provide feedback and develop team members to deliver superior business results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the month-end accounting close process
• Analyzing key business statistics, trends and drivers
• Analyzing and assessing business results
• Making recommendations that will improve company performance
• Managing the development of financial information (financial reporting and analysis)
• Working with senior executives to report financial information and ad hoc analyses
• Reviewing current and future business initiatives for financial impact
• Creating budgets and forecasting revenue, expenses and financial results
• Developing and maintaining business relationships to support business needs and provide superior service
• Working on and leading special projects

The ideal candidate for this critical leadership role has held progressively challenging positions in complex corporate environments, moving from accounting and regulatory reporting responsibilities to business/financial analysis, planning and decision support.

The individual in this role must be forward looking and strategic; proactively identifying trends and opportunities that impact the business and demonstrating the ability to understand the impact of operations on financial results. The candidate must be able to balance priorities and resolve business issues and have a proven track record of influencing and partnering with the business.

We are seeking an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional ability to assess performance, provide effective feedback and coaching while developing team members.

This individual should demonstrate the ability to form, manage and influence relationships with other outside departments, work collaboratively with peers to manage resources, enhance work processes and improve overall service delivered to our internal and external client groups.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, finance or a related function
• At least 2 years of management/supervisory experience, including a demonstrated ability to coach and lead experienced professionals to reach desired results
• Demonstrated ability to assess and resolve challenges independently through good judgment, decisiveness and ability to provide guidance to others
• Demonstrated exceptional standard of quality, including accuracy, attention to detail, organization and self review skills, thoughtful analysis and problem-solving, and accountability for excellent results
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls (SEC reporting experience a plus)
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed during peak business periods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• General knowledge of mutual funds and experience in the investment management industry is a plus
• CPA required, MBA a plus

For consideration, please email your resume to kwalsh@pwc-search.com

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Cost Accountant: Salary - $70-80K Inland Empire

The position reports directly to the Controller. The Cost Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the analysis, accounting and reporting for operational manufacturing costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for all Cost and Inventory Accounting aspects of the business and must ensure compliance with all Corporate Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Responsible for daily cost of operations analysis, accounting, and reporting. Report all manufacturing variances, i.e. Labor, Overhead, Material Usage, Scrap, etc.
• Responsible for all account reconciliations related to the manufacturing operations. This would include preparing and inputting monthly journal entries. Perform/oversee activities related to cost accounting general ledger activities from monthly journal entries through trial balance analysis and financial reports preparation and presentation of gross profit.
• Analyze, report, and forecast effects on cost by analyzing changes to product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided.
• Coordinate and assimilate all standard cost data on a timely basis. Maintain all costing data in the ERP systems, including Labor, variable and fixed OH rates.
• Working closely with Engineering and Operations in reviewing and maintaining Bills of Materials.
• Assist in the definition, implementation, documentation, and maintenance procedures pertaining to the measurement of product costs: material, labor and overhead, inventory valuation and gross profit. This includes implementation of computer systems, processes and procedures, monitoring of current systems, and requires liaison with all departments and personnel at all levels.
• Assist in controls and monitors all company assets including inventory and fixed assets through cycle counting or other audit methodologies.
• Monitor cycle count program, including selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, research discrepancies and reporting on root causes and progress towards making improvements for greater systems quantity and physical accuracy.KEY CANDIDATE

REQUIREMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS

• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent. Minimum of 6 years experience in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and understanding of accounting and finance issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability and variance analysis.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.

For consideration, please email your resume to kwalsh@pwc-search.com

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