Accounting Manager

Alliance Resource Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group in Irvine, CA seeks a Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close. You will work closely with senior finance leadership to drive improvements, mentor staff, and ensure accuracy of financial information.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while developing a growing accounting team and partnering with cross-functional departments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in progressive accounting roles, including supervisory experience.
• Strong US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement prep.
• Public accounting background a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Ability to lead and develop accounting staff and collaborate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely reporting.
• Manage general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
• Prepare monthly statements, management reports, and schedules.
• Support audits with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Operations on reporting and initiatives.
• Assist with ERP enhancements and system implementations.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Leadership/mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a strong Corporate Accounting Manager to join a growing organization and play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close process. This is a highly visible position that will work closely with senior finance leadership and help drive improvements across the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is a technically sound, hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, developing teams, improving processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other key accounting functions.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain strong internal controls across the accounting organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, and other departments to support financial reporting and business initiatives.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of annual financial audits, including working directly with external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiencies, and strengthen financial controls.
• Support accounting for complex transactions, including intercompany activity, consolidations, accruals, and other corporate accounting matters.
• Assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support ERP enhancements, system implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Public accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 or national accounting firm, is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior leadership.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity while balancing broader management responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone who brings a strong technical accounting foundation but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in the details. This person should be proactive, organized, and confident managing deadlines while supporting a growing accounting team.

The right candidate will have the ability to see the bigger picture, identify areas for improvement, and serve as a trusted partner to finance leadership.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Highly visible position with regular exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Ability to lead and develop a team while taking ownership of key accounting functions.
• Exposure to cross-functional projects and broader business initiatives.
• Opportunity for continued professional growth and advancement within the organization.