Director of Accounting and Controller

Twining Holdings, LLC, an innovative full-service engineering company with unmatched expertise in materials testing, inspection, applied engineering, and integrated disciplines over 125 years of history, is seeking a Director of Accounting and Controller for our office in Long Beach, CA. The position will lead an accounting team of approximately 15 and will be responsible for financial reporting, the monthly and annual close, accounting policy, internal controls, audit readiness, and the integrity of the Company's financial records. This leader will partner with the CFO, executive leadership, and operations to deliver timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial information. Responsibilities: - Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, establish a disciplined close calendar, and ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements. - Own consolidated financial reporting for multiple entities and divisions in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including management reporting and variance analysis. - Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules; ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly. - Design, document, implement, and monitor a strong internal control environment, including appropriate review, approval, and financial reporting controls. - Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures; evaluate complex or unusual transactions and document the accounting conclusions. - Oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, work-in-process, project margins, and divisional results; partner with operations to explain performance and improve reporting accuracy. - Lead, develop, and hold accountable the accounting department and manager group by establishing clear role ownership and performance expectations, effectively allocating staff resources to departmental priorities, and process improvement, and achievement of departmental objectives. - Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the external financial statement audit; manage audit readiness, schedules, requests, and issue resolution. - Partner with the CFO and executive leadership on forecasts, cash flow reporting, financial strategy, systems enhancements, and scalable processes that support business growth. Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred. - At least 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or comparable leadership role with responsibility for a sizable accounting team. - Active CPA license strongly preferred. A combination of public accounting experience and corporate controllership experience is highly desirable. - Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, consolidations, internal controls, close management, and audit requirements. - Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and organizing an accounting team of approximately 10 or more employees in a multi-entity or multi-division environment. - Experience in engineering, construction, professional services, or another project-based business is preferred; knowledge of project accounting and revenue recognition is highly desirable. - Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise accounting systems. Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, or a comparable project-based enterprise resource planning system is preferred. Demonstrated interest and practical experience using AI-enabled tools to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, controls, reconciliations, and team productivity. - Proven ability to strengthen financial reporting, shorten and improve the close process, resolve complex reconciliations, and build sustainable controls and documentation. - Strong leadership presence and communica ion skills, with the ability to explain financial results, accounting judgments, risks, and recommended actions clearly to financial and nonfinancial leaders. - Flexible but hands-on leadership style with sound judgment, high accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to balance strategic leadership with direct involvement in critical accounting matters. - Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines, set priorities, and deliver accurate results in a growing and changing organization. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying root causes, implementing practical solutions, and improving team performance and processes. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental and 401(k) Plan. Salary commensurate with experience. EOE STATEMENT We are an affirmative action participant and equal employment opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.