West Coast Senior Accountant

Cadogan Tate

• $88K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA qualification preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience in a multi-site environment.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with logistics, service, or PE-backed businesses is advantageous.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Some experience in Public Accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee management accounts for 5 West Coast branches, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
  • Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate general ledger entries.
  • Complete month-end and year-end close processes including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Partner with operations and regional managers to analyze P&Ls and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Assist with local and state tax filings and liaise with external advisors.
  • Deliver ad hoc analysis to the Group and US Regional.

Benefits

  • Hands-on hybrid role combining travel and office time.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-growing company.
  • Engagement with a prestigious brand in fine art logistics.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support our growing fine arts logistics and transportation company. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing management accounts, with a strong focus on cost control, margin analysis, and delivering operational insights across our network. The ideal candidate is proactive, thrives in a hands-on environment, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities with 5 branches to produce management accounts for. While a CPA designation is not required, it is strongly preferred.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Oversee management accounts for 5 branches on the West Coast, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
  • Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate general ledger entries.
  • Completing month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accrual reviews
  • Partner with operations and regional managers to review P&Ls and highlight trends, risks, and opportunities across branches or business units
  • Assist with local and state tax filings, including sales/use tax, business license renewals, and annual reports, and liaise with external advisors.
  • Support with delivering ad hoc analysis to the Group and US Regional.


Key Competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA qualification preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with some experience within a multi-site environment.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
  • Experience within logistics, service, and/or PE-backed businesses is a plus.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Some Experience in Public Accounting preferred

Work Environment & Travel
  • This is a hands-on hybrid role involving travel as well as some time in the office.
  • Travel within the US is expected.

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