Senior Manager, Accounting

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager reports to the West Region Chief Financial Officer and is based in Irvine. This full-time role oversees the accounting department, focusing on month-end close processes, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and process improvements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close/calendar for the division, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

• Streamline the close process for increased efficiency with a focus on completeness and accuracy.

• Oversee corporate policies and procedures adherence, including review of manual journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Create efficient and controlled processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in accounting operations.

• Develop and implement standards and improvements in the internal control environment.

• Enhance and document financial processes (manual and system automated), policies, and procedures.

• Develop a high-performing accounting team through effective hiring, coaching, development, accountability, and succession planning.

• Provide department leadership, including training and development of finance team members.

• Actively participate in the implementation of InforM3, championing best practices ahead of implementation.

• Collaborate with operations, sales, credit & collections, FP&A, and corporate functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of proven accounting experience, or equivalent military or practical experience.

• Experience working with private equity sponsors in a high-growth company environment.

• Familiarity with ERPs and accounting cycles.

• Public company accounting experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or large regional firm, and knowledge of SEC regulations and provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (preferred).

• Experience in evaluating and implementing cloud-based accounting and reporting systems (preferred).

• Team management and leadership experience.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.