What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at GForce Life Sciences?
Accounting Manager
8-month contract
Hybrid - Tuesdays/Thursdays onsite in Irvine, CA
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Manage and analyze the full month-end close cycle and related reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and ensure general ledger integrity.
- Own the full cash accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and foreign exchange impact.
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in month-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain high standards of financial reporting.
- Partner globally across departments to build scalable processes, including ERP system integration, GL transaction mapping, and invoice coding.
- Maintain a 2-day close cycle in alignment with parent company requirements while improving timelines and efficiencies.
- Conduct variance analysis to support business partners and FP&A.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Must have a CPA
- Must have Big 4 Firm experience
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger management and financial reporting, as well as experience with management.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
- Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives.
