Interim Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Interim Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to join our team in Irvine, California for a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will lead critical reporting and accounting activities during a leave coverage period, with a strong focus on technical accounting matters, audit coordination, and balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting or audit background and hands-on corporate reporting experience, along with the ability to work onsite and partner effectively across finance functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of external and internal financial reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Oversee technical accounting assessments for complex transactions and provide clear guidance on the appropriate treatment under relevant accounting standards, including revenue recognition considerations.
• Coordinate audit activities by serving as a primary finance contact for auditors and supporting documentation requests, walkthroughs, and issue resolution.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment by monitoring key processes, supporting control execution, and addressing areas that require remediation or improvement.
• Manage selected month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and oversight of related accounting support.
• Review and reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts such as debt, equity, accrued liabilities, and prepaid expenses to ensure account accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and cash flow reporting, with attention to compliance and presentation requirements.
• Support finance operations during the ongoing ERP environment update as needed, helping ensure reporting continuity and process stability.