Accounting Manager at Soapy Joes Group Inc

Description

Join one of San Diego’s fastest-growing, family-owned companies! At Soapy Joe’s Car Wash, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service, building strong teams, and investing in innovative ways to grow. We’re looking for a driven and experienced Accounting Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to lead a high-performing accounting team.

If you love developing people, improving processes, and ensuring financial excellence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact at a company that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Develop an Amazing Team

• Mentor and inspire a team of accounting professionals, creating a collaborative and high-accountability environment.
• Set clear goals, provide coaching and feedback, and support the team’s ongoing development.
• Ensure your team stays current with accounting best practices, tools, and emerging technologies.

Drive Accounting Excellence

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger, and monthly close.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Continuously streamline, optimize, and improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and key financial reports.

Ensure Compliance & Strong Controls

• Uphold GAAP, company policies, and regulatory standards with precision.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to protect company assets and data integrity.
• Lead internal and external audits with confidence and organization.

Provide Insights That Drive Results

• Analyze financial data to uncover trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leadership across the business to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on financial objectives and project costs.

Champion Systems & Tools

• Oversee the performance and optimization of accounting systems.
• Identify and implement new tools or enhancements that increase accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) and Microsoft Power BI required.
• Experience with RAMP and Solver preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.