Finance & Accounting Manager – Retail Services Job at Robert Half (Monterey)

Job Description

Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits & perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant.

Job Responsibility

Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision
Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff
Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making
Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business
Guide the development and execution of best practices for all administrative and financial functions, ensuring optimal investment and allocation of resources based on retail sector needs
Facilitate companywide goal-setting and annual budget processes, providing leadership and direction that aligns with retail-specific performance metrics
Partner closely with retail operations and business leaders, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations that improve store performance, margin, and growth
Provide leaders with accessible, actionable operational data and performance metrics to achieve sales and profitability targets
Ensure completeness, timeliness, and compliance of all financial information according to GAAP and established retail accounting standards
Provide oversight for financial accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, including annual audits, tax filings, and retirement plan audits
Drive adoption and optimal use of ERP and POS systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, promoting data-driven decision-making and leveraging emerging technologies suitable for retail operations
Promote strong communication and documentation standards across all finance and operational teams to ensure business objectives are met effectively and efficiently

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role (ideally in a retail or consumer business environment)
Demonstrated experience with Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Financial Analytics, Financial Allocation, Financial Analysis, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems commonly used in retail (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP)
“Hands-on” leadership style with a proven track record of getting results in a dynamic, high-volume environment
Solid business and operational acumen, with a passion for understanding the details of financial analysis and how they impact retail performance
Curiosity and proactive mindset around retail trends, consumer behavior, and industry analytics
Action-oriented personality – focused on execution and results
Ability to see the “big picture” while maintaining attention to detail critical for retail finance
Strong people management and team development skills
comfortable in an open, collaborative office culture
Up-to-date expertise in finance and accounting principles, with a track record of finance process excellence
Strong project management and organizational skills
efficient, flexibility, and adaptability required to thrive in a fast-paced retail services environment

What we offer

Excellent development opportunities
Employee benefits & perks
Competitive compensation and benefits
Free online training
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary professionals)
Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan (for hired contract/temporary professionals)

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