Accounting Manager

Alliance Resource Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group is representing a fast-growing, mid-sized real estate development and homebuilding company seeking an accounting leader to oversee operations and modernize processes. You will partner with executives to deliver timely financial information and strategic insights that drive growth.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, optimize controls, and contribute beyond traditional accounting responsibilities in a collaborative, balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in homebuilding, real estate development, construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on mentality with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with operations to support land development, construction, and inventory accounting.
• Manage cash flow reporting and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance with external CPA firm.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for automation.
• Assist with ERP enhancements and systems improvements as the company continues to grow.
• Support executive leadership with financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP experience

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Build More Than Homes. Build a Career You'll Enjoy.

Our client is a fast-growing, mid-sized real estate development and homebuilding company dedicated to creating sustainable, eco-friendly communities featuring energy-efficient, solar-powered homes. Due to continued expansion, we are creating a brand-new Accounting leadership position that offers tremendous visibility, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the organization continues to scale.

If you're looking for an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, value collaboration over bureaucracy, and believe success should never come at the expense of work/life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Newly created position driven by company growth—not turnover
• Excellent long-term career advancement as the organization continues to expand
• Financially stable and well-capitalized company with an exciting growth trajectory
• Relaxed, casual, and team-oriented culture where employees enjoy what they do
• Collaborative leadership team that values ideas and continuous improvement
• Healthy work/life balance with flexible management and minimal after-hours expectations
• Opportunity to help shape accounting processes and build scalable infrastructure
• Work on projects that contribute to environmentally responsible, sustainable communities

Position Overview

Reporting to the Controller will play a key leadership role in overseeing the company's accounting operations while helping modernize processes to support continued growth. This individual will partner with executive leadership across accounting, finance, operations, land development, construction, and sales to provide timely financial information and support strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a hands-on environment where they can lead a team, improve processes, and contribute beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting policies and procedures
• Partner with operations to support land development, construction, and inventory accounting
• Manage cash flow reporting and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance with external CPA firm
• Lead process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for automation
• Assist with ERP enhancements and systems improvements as the company continues to grow
• Support executive leadership with financial analysis and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience within homebuilding, real estate development, construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• ERP experience and advanced Excel skills
• Hands-on mentality with a continuous improvement mindset

What Makes This Company Different

This isn't a highly corporate environment with layers of bureaucracy. The culture is professional yet relaxed, where employees are trusted to do great work while maintaining a healthy balance between career and personal life. Leadership believes that great ideas come from collaboration, open communication, and enjoying the people you work with.

As the company continues its impressive growth, this newly created position offers the chance to grow professionally while helping build a finance organization capable of supporting the next chapter of expansion.