100% Onsite - No Remote or Hybrid Option

Lead Accounting, HR, and Business Operations for a Growing Organization

Ultimate Staffing is conducting a confidential search for an Accounting & Human Resources Manager on behalf of a growing maritime and industrial services company with fewer than 100 employees. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys making a direct impact on business operations.

This role is responsible for overseeing accounting, human resources, and administrative functions while partnering closely with company leadership to support continued growth, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.

Please note: This position is 100% onsite. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Management
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee project accounting, job costing, labor utilization tracking, and revenue reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and accounting controls.
• Support relationships with external accountants, auditors, and financial advisors.

Human Resources & Administration

• Lead employee onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance activities.
• Support recruiting efforts, employee relations, performance management, and workforce reporting.
• Maintain employee records, policies, and HR documentation.
• Oversee timekeeping processes and reporting.
• Supervise administrative and accounting support staff.

Business Operations

• Partner with leadership to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain procedures that support organizational growth and accountability.
• Prepare operational and workforce reports to support management decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and human resources management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, formulas, data analysis, PivotTables, and financial tracking.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, service-based accounting, or time-and-materials billing environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a fully onsite environment.

Preferred Experience

Maritime, marine, shipyard, industrial services, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or field-service environments.

Experience working within a small to mid-sized organization where adaptability and hands-on involvement are essential.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a stable and growing organization where your contributions will be visible and valued. You'll work directly with leadership, influence key business decisions, and play an important role in strengthening both financial performance and employee experience.

Apply through Ultimate Staffing for confidential consideration!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.