Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and payroll team members. Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and month-end close. Direct all payroll operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. Oversee payroll tax filings, wage reporting, and year-end processing. Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses. Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, automation, and financial governance. Oversee financial systems, ERP platforms, and payroll systems. Lead process improvement initiatives across accounting, procurement, and payroll workflows. Implement best practices to streamline close cycles and reduce manual workloads. Support CFO in developing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and scenario modeling. Provide insights into operational and financial performance. Partner with leadership to support financial strategy, cost optimization, and resource planning. Partner with HR, Operations, IT, and other departments to ensure consistent alignment. Communicate financial results and implications to senior leadership. Lead annual audit activities, liaise with external auditors. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and audit standards.