Lead Accountant – Accounts Receivable

About the role

We are partnering with a large, established organization seeking an Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager to join its accounting team. This is a senior individual contributor position with ownership across AR accounting, financial close, controls, and process improvement in a complex, multi-entity environment. This is not a traditional collections or transactional Accounts Receivable role. The position is designed for an experienced accountant who can provide technical leadership, oversee work performed through a shared services model, and help evolve accounting processes through automation and continuous improvement. The role offers significant cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to contribute to systems, integrations, and other strategic accounting initiatives. This is a hybrid position based in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key accounting activities across the Accounts Receivable and order-to-cash cycle in a global, multi-entity environment
• Provide senior-level review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly and quarterly close activities
• Evaluate account fluctuations and reconciliation issues, identify potential risks, and coordinate timely resolution
• Develop and review financial analyses and commentary related to AR balances and activity
• Provide accounting oversight for billing adjustments and other non-routine AR transactions
• Manage key SOX control responsibilities and maintain appropriate accounting and control documentation
• Partner with external auditors on requests, walkthroughs, and supporting schedules
• Act as an accounting escalation point for complex AR and order-to-cash matters
• Oversee accounting activities performed through a shared services structure and help maintain consistent processes and standards
• Collaborate with finance, operations, technology, and other stakeholders on initiatives impacting AR accounting
• Drive opportunities to simplify, automate, and strengthen accounting processes
• Provide accounting support for business changes, system initiatives, integrations, and other special projects

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in financial close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Significant Accounts Receivable and order-to-cash accounting experience within a complex corporate environment
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX controls, and external audit requirements
• Experience with billing-related accounting, adjustments, and payment processing activity
• Background working across multiple entities, currencies, business units, or geographies
• Experience providing oversight within a shared services or outsourced accounting environment preferred
• Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system; experience with Oracle and BlackLine is highly desirable
• Experience with accounting process improvement, automation, system implementations, or business integrations is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Ability to independently assess accounting issues and serve as a trusted technical resource
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work across functions and levels of an organization
• Proactive, adaptable approach with an interest in improving processes and operating effectively in a changing environment

Pay

Salary Range: $136,500 – $160,500 base plus additional compensation. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.