Accounting Manager in Diamond Bar, California at Specialty Equipment Market Association

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) serves as a leading voice for the worldwide car culture, representing over 7,000 member companies that create, buy, sell, and use specialty-automotive parts that make vehicles more unique, attractive, convenient, safer, fun, and even like new again. Business member benefits include product development resources, market research, networking, education, legislative advocacy and more. The Association organizes the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and actively supports the career and business opportunities that the aftermarket generates. The industry contributes nearly $337 billion in economic impact to the U.S. economy, supports 1.3 million jobs nationally, and generates $52 billion in parts sales annually. For more information, visit www.sema.org.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Support various systems implementation efforts along with internal SEMA team and external vendors.
• Continuously seek opportunities for automation by maximizing use of ERP capabilities.
• Help with annual financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit. Address internal control findings and recommendations from audits and design and implement processes for remediation.
• Assist with tax and other regulatory filings.
• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for financial reporting and operational improvements.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.

Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Systems implementation experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
• Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with other financial systems.