Technical Accounting Manager

Randstad, in partnership with our client, is excited to invite an experienced accounting professional to join a dynamic, highly collaborative Finance team in Culver City, CA!

If you thrive on solving complex accounting puzzles, value a flexible work environment, and want broad exposure across a vibrant industry leader, this role is a fantastic fit. We are seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting who brings strong analytical skills, a warm collaborative spirit, and a background in public accounting or technical advisory.

• Location: Culver City, CA (Flexible Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
• Pay Range: $75.00 – $95.00 / hour
• Assignment Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential for extension)
• Team Environment: Individual contributor role (no direct reports) with broad exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible Hybrid Work Culture: Choose the 3 onsite days that work best for your lifestyle and enjoy 2 work-from-home days each week.
• Broad Business Exposure: Rather than being siloed, you will act as a trusted advisor across multiple business units, working directly with Legal, FP&A, Business Development, and external partners.
• Warm, Collaborative Team: Join an encouraging environment that values innovation, adaptability, and an Agile mindset—where your expertise is genuinely appreciated.
• Career Growth & Mobility: Gain high-visibility experience that builds deep familiarity with complex, global operations.

What You Will Do

As a key technical accounting resource, you will support diverse financial initiatives and proactively consult on unique accounting matters:

• Perform technical accounting research and draft clear white papers, accounting memoranda, and guidance on complex transactions (revenue recognition, M&A, lease accounting, and more).
• Collaborate closely with line-of-business experts to align current practices with IFRS technical standards and corporate policies.
• Assist in reviewing management reports, quarterly/annual disclosures, and audit preparations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on transaction-related due diligence, special projects, and new accounting standard implementations.
• Adapt to a tech-savvy, multi-system environment, stepping in as a versatile subject matter expert across various financial applications.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally originating from a Big 4 or large public accounting firm.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP, with proven experience conducting in-depth accounting research and technical documentation.
• Adaptability & Tech Savvy: Comfortable serving as a versatile resource across various tools (Excel, analytical software, and AI-enabled tools) without relying on a single specific system.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-accounting stakeholders.

Entertainment industry experience is a bonus, but certainly not required—we welcome diverse industry backgrounds!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.