Accounting Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close from planning through completion, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial package preparation.

• Investigate financial anomalies, providing root cause analysis, quantified impacts, and recommended corrective actions.

• Lead the accounting team across AP, AR, payroll support, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.

• Drive cross-functional accountability with Operations, Service, Sales, HR, and Finance.

• Improve close processes, controls, reconciliations, and reporting to reduce cycle time and improve accuracy.

• Support audits, tax compliance, and internal controls while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

What Success Looks Like

• Financial statements are consistently delivered on time with minimal post-close adjustments.

• Variances are explained proactively.

• Issues are escalated with analysis and solutions.

• The accounting team operates with clear ownership and accountability.

• The Controller can focus on reviewing and leading rather than chasing information.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3-5+ years leading an accounting team.

• Technology savvy with strong experience leveraging AI and accounting tools.

• High EQ and maturity, with the ability to build structure in evolving environments. Big 4 experience is a plus.

• Strong operational accounting background in construction, manufacturing, distribution, security, field services, logistics, healthcare operations, or similar industries.

• Experience with cost accounting, job costing, service operations, inventory, labor, and gross margin analysis.

• Proven ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and accelerate the close.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Strong NetSuite or comparable ERP experience.

Critical Competencies

• Analytical curiosity and root-cause investigation.

• Operational understanding beyond debits and credits.

• Strong judgment regarding materiality and accounting issues.

• Ability to influence and hold other departments accountable.

• Hands-on leadership with a bias toward execution.

• High urgency, organization, and follow-through.

What We Are Not Looking For

• A pure GL or reporting accountant.

• A lease accounting specialist.

• Someone who has only worked in highly structured Fortune 500 environments.

• A task executor who escalates issues without first investigating them.

• Someone who depends on perfect systems and clean data to be successful.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions for eligible plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Professional Development and Training Opportunities

• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.