Warehouse Accounting Manager

Job Title : Admin Senior Warehouse Accounting Manager

Location : Redlands, CA

Reports to : Accounting GM

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Pay: $75-$90K

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD &D, Discretionary Bonus after 1 year 

Job Purpose :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Accounting Manager to lead and optimize financial operations across our U.S. service centers. This high-impact role is responsible for accounting processes for multiple service centers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep expertise in accounting principles, month-end close activities, project management, process improvements, and financial reports and reviews. You will oversee a team of accounting professionals, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive process improvements that support clients commitment to excellence. Managing a team of 25+ accounting professionals nationwide, coordinating across multiple time zones, and delivering exceptional customer service to all our teams across the nation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Nationwide Team Leadership:  Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 25+ warehouse accounting professionals located throughout the United States, ensuring effective collaboration and performance across different time zones.
• Financial Oversight:  Oversee preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets for warehouse operations.
• Month-End & Year-End Close:  Lead closing processes for multiple service centers, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Compliance & Audit:  Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements; coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation for annual audits
• Project Management:  Lead and execute accounting-related projects, including system upgrades, process automation, and cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy .
• Strategic Partnership:  Collaborate with senior leadership to influence business decisions through financial insights, scenario planning, and long-term forecasting.
• Monthly Financial Reviews:  Conduct monthly financial reviews with leadership to present results, discuss variances, and recommend corrective actions or strategic adjustments.
• Financial & Strategic Reporting:  Prepare financial and management reports, present industry rate trends, and align logistics operations with business objectives.
• ROI Analysis:  Complete return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for capital projects and operational initiatives to support strategic decision-making.
• Process Improvement:  Identify and implement best practices to streamline accounting workflows and improve accuracy and efficiency across all locations.
• Performance Management:  Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics, lead quarterly performance reviews, and foster skill development within the team.
• Strategic Analysis:  Provide financial analysis with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• I nternal Controls:  Maintain strong internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience. 
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience managing nationwide teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing diverse teams
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in project management and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, Advanced Knowledge of Excel, and SAP. 
• Ability to travel as required and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in warehouse/service center environments with variable temperatures.
• Must be able to safely operate around heavy moving equipment in a fast-paced setting. 

Additional Information:

Please read below:

• Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with a variety of temperatures
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Days company closed: Christmas and New Years, Thanksgiving they work or work 1/2 day
• During their go-live period (projects) employees can work 10 hours a day
• Vacation Time Blackout period during busy season Company has blackout dates where no one can take vacation October-February
• The schedule usually 1st shift but must have open availability