Westlake Financial Services

Accounting Manager

Westlake Financial Services$120K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
  • 5 - 7 years of accounting experience.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP.
  • Strong financial analysis and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to train and manage staff.

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and review year-end audit schedules and assist with compliance audits.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
  • Research and prepare accounting memos on complex business transactions.
  • Establish and implement internal controls for accurate financial reporting.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting functions.
  • Train and motivate accounting staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • 401K matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program.
  • Wellness Programs and public transport reimbursement.
  • Career Path Opportunities and discounts on various attractions.
  • Employee Loan Assistance and availability of gym facilities.
Full Job Description
Accounting Manager
Los Angeles, CA | On-site

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Corporate Accounting Director with managing certain specified areas of the accounting process, along with numerous ad hoc requests. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is capable of independent problem-solving and the carrying out of complex projects. The candidate should have experience with complex accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, expense recognition, consolidation, stock-based compensation, and business combination accounting). The candidate should be comfortable moving between various tasks, and confident in their ability to attack new challenges head on. This position offers the chance to be involved in multiple facets of the accounting function and is a great opportunity for a driven candidate who is looking for an opportunity to gain new experience and join a growing company.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage various areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
  • Prepare and review year-end audit schedules. Assist with ongoing compliance audits and year-end financial audits.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of financial statement information to ensure compliance with US GAAP
  • Research and prepare accounting memos to document proper application of US GAAP to a variety of complex business transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, expense recognition, stock-based compensation, and business combination accounting)
  • Assist in establishing and implementing internal controls and procedures to ensure financial statements are fairly and accurately presented.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements to create efficient and effective processes and procedures for the accounting function.
  • Manage training and motivation of the accounting staff.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
  • 5 - 7 years of accounting experience.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP.
  • Strong financial analysis skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and stress management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
  • Ability to train and manage staff.
  • Ability to work with little to no supervision.


What's the expected pay for this role?

  • Pay range of $120,000 - $155,000 (Base plus bonus) per year
  • The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.


What do we offer?

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
  • Wellness Programs
  • Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
  • Career Path Opportunities
  • Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
  • Employee Loan Assistance
  • Annual Flu Shot
  • Paid Vacations Days
  • Paid Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)
  • Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
  • UKG Wallet


Acknowledgment

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

About Westlake Financial Services

Westlake Financial Services is a technology-based, privately held finance company that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of prime to subprime automotive retail installment contracts. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Westlake originates indirect retail installment contracts through a network of over 20,000 new and used car dealerships throughout the United States. Westlake also offers portfolio purchasing through its ALPS division (Advanced Lending & Portfolio Services), including a program for bulk purchasing and servicing of deep subprime automobile retail installment contracts. Direct-to-consumer title loans and unsecured loans are also available through Westlake?s wholly owned subsidiary, Wilshire Consumer Credit. Westlake Financial has over 1,800 employees with offices in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York.
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