Hunter Industries

General Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Hunter Industries$115K — $125K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years in accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Deep knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Proficient in computerized spreadsheets and accounting software.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Leadership skills to coordinate with teams across departments.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
  • Lead hiring, training, and performance management of accounting staff.
  • Ensure integrity of financial statements for informed management decision-making.
  • Oversee fixed asset function and compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
  • Coordinate foreign accounting and international financial preparations.
  • Review monthly variance comments for accuracy in reporting and analysis.
  • Prepare and review audit documentation for interim and year-end audits.

Benefits

  • Strong corporate culture centered around company values.
  • Scenic 20-acre campus with walking trails and a creek.
  • On-site wellness center including personal training and fitness classes.
  • Engaging company events to promote team spirit.
  • Company donation matching and volunteer rewards programs.
  • Opportunities for career development and profit-sharing bonuses.
Full Job Description
About This Role:

The General Accounting Manager manages the accounting function to ensure timely and accurate completion of the month end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit preparation, and other related accounting duties.

Essential Job Functions/Tasks:

  • Responsible for the hiring, training, performance management, and other personnel related activities. Leads, coaches and sets professional goals for the staff to align with the business needs.
  • Ensures integrity of financial statements for Hunter Industries and Hunter L.P. to aid in management's decision-making process.
  • Manages the month-end close process end-to-end; establish and communicate deadlines, maintain close schedules, and ensure timely recording of journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Manages the Fixed Asset function and related depreciation for GAAP and Tax, ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates all foreign accounting and ensures accurate transfers to the general ledger in US dollars. Monitors and reviews international account balances, reconciliation and financial preparation.
  • Reviews and monitors monthly variance comments are completed and accurate to aid in monthly reporting and analysis.
  • Prepares and reviews audit schedules and documentation in support of interim and year-end audits and international financial reviews.Manages the accruals and calculations and reviews of the quarterly and annual rebate and incentive payouts.
  • Assesses current practices and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements through use of technology or other means.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget, and accounting. Ensures compliance with financial transactions recording standards.
  • Maintains regular collaboration with business partners across finance, operations, sales, marketing, and other functional areas to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant presentation and review of monthly financial result.
  • Provides financial support, as requested, to other functional departments/groups within the organization.


Education/Training Required and Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a combination of education and relevant work experience.


Experience Required and Preferred:

  • Minimum of 8 years in accounting to include a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Manufacturing experience preferred.


What You Bring:

  • Must be knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers required with a strong knowledge of computerized spreadsheets.
  • Must be detail-oriented and have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Requires ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities and work within timelines.
  • Must have effective leadership skills to coordinate efforts and work with other departments.
  • Requires ability to set goals and objectives and to set and meet timelines to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.


What We Offer:

  • Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
  • Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails
  • On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage
  • FUN company events!
  • Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
  • Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus


The salary for this opportunity ranges from $115,000 to $125,000

The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.

About Hunter Industries

Hunter Industries is a manufacturer of irrigation systems and landscape lighting, based in San Marcos, California. The company was founded in 1981 by Edwin J. Hunter and Paul Hunter. Hunter Industries produces a range of products for residential and commercial irrigation, including sprinklers, valves, controllers, and sensors. The company also offers landscape lighting products, including LED lights and transformers. Hunter Industries has a global presence, with offices and distribution centers in more than 125 countries.
Learn more about Hunter Industries
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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