Accounting Manager – Creative Agency

Recruiting Partner: Rachel Kiernan

Pasadena, California | Accounting | Not Remote | $100,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 159160

Job Summary

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Do you have an accounting background and experience working at agencies focused on marketing, branding, the arts, or other creative fields?

If so, this well-established creative marketing and branding agency is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA strongly preferred)
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
  • Solid understanding of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable with manual processes
  • Familiar with communication and productivity tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, G-Suite)
  • Based in the Los Angeles metro area and available to work in-office 2–3 days/week

*** Ideal Candidate Profile: ***

  • Comes from a creative agency background (e.g., marketing, branding, TV/film, or similar industries)
    • (Not seeking candidates from traditional finance or banking environments)
  • Must be comfortable being a one-person accounting department
    • HR handles payroll, but this role manages AP, AR, GL, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Experience with UK financial operations is a plus (not required)
    • The agency operates in Los Angeles, New York, and the UK
    • UK office uses Zedra as a third-party financial platform, as required by local regulations
  • Personality fit is key: transparent, open, compassionate, and able to collaborate with a thoughtful, sensitive team
  • Must be comfortable working manually with Excel and other non-automated processes

Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and manage financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
  • Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to leadership
  • Oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
  • Collaborate with UK accounting partner to manage international financial operations
  • Coordinate tax filings and reporting with external advisors for both U.S. and UK locations
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and UK tax regulations
  • Manage cash flow and maintain financial health across entities
  • Maintain and strengthen banking relationships in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary: $100,000–$120,000
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive benefits package

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 159160

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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