Key Accounting Manager / Fractional Controller

About LTD Global

LTD Global is a Pleasanton, California-based consulting firm dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies operate more efficiently. We provide a broad range of professional services including accounting, HR and recruitment, administrative support, and staffing solutions. Our goal is simple, to make our clients' lives easier by handling the back-office functions that keep their organizations running, so they can focus on what matters most. We are a certified woman-owned business with over two decades of experience and a proven track record of delivering reliable, high-quality service to the clients we partner with.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a client, managing the accounting team (if any), and ensuring that financial reports are timely, accurate, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role is remote-friendly, however candidates must be located in the Bay Area to support clients on-site when needed.

Job Description

The Key Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring LTD's contracted scope and deadlines are accurately and timely met.

• Depending on the scope, the Key Accounting Manager manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the client which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Preparing financial reports: The Key Accounting Manager prepares financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and presents them to the client.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations: The Key Accounting Manager ensures that the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting.
• Supervising accounting staff: The Key Accounting Manager supervises the work of accounting staff, ensuring that they perform their duties accurately and efficiently.
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures: The Key Accounting Manager develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Budgeting and forecasting: The Key Accounting Manager prepares and manages the budget and forecasts for the client, working closely with the client and/or the CFO consultant.
• Conducting audits: The Key Accounting Manager may conduct internal audits of the organization's financial operations to identify areas of improvement and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Preparing for external audits: The Key Accounting Manager ensures that the books are audit ready, all supporting documents are available, and leads the audit on behalf of the client and accounting team.
• Collaborating with other departments: The Key Accounting Manager collaborates with other departments within the client's organization and/or within LTD, such as finance, operations, and human resources, to ensure that financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Providing financial analysis: The Key Accounting Manager provides financial analysis and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making processes.
• Tax preparation: The Key Accounting Manager provides tax preparers with all of the reports and data needed for the tax preparer to complete tax returns.

Requirements Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in nonprofit accounting is strongly preferred, including familiarity with fund accounting, grant tracking, and compliance with nonprofit financial reporting standards.

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field, preferably as a consultant or a position where work includes directly assisting multiple clients.
• Proven experience as an accounting manager or in a similar managerial and/or consulting role, preferably

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other departments and senior management
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to lead and manage a team of accounting staff
• Demonstrated expertise in QuickBooks (QBO preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in Accounting Software (e.g. QBO, Sage etc.) or general tech knowledge (Saas, Cloud tech)
• Accounting complexity (payroll/ HR compliance, regular closing with supporting knowledge)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-client environment
• Understanding of laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting
• Willingness to continuously learn and stay up to date with industry developments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic