A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
Newport Beach, CA Job Details Full-time Up to $190,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Internal controls
CPA GAAP
Managing accounting teams Accounting and finance experience General management Full Job Description GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client's needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. A growing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead its operational accounting function and help drive financial excellence across the business. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support strategic growth. The Director of Accounting will oversee general accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, banking, compliance, and month-end close activities while leading a team of accounting professionals. This role is instrumental in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead the general accounting function, including accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities Oversee the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting Manage global banking relationships and corporate credit card programs Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate policies Supervise and develop the accounting, reporting, payroll, and banking teams Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field CPA required 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or Business Central is a plus Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills Why Join? Executive-level leadership role with direct visibility to senior management Opportunity to influence financial strategy and lead key operational initiatives Hybrid work schedule with a collaborative, team-oriented culture Competitive compensation up to $190,000 and comprehensive benefits package
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up to $190,000 #GHJSS #LI-MC1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
