Accounting Manager

Alliance Resource Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group is seeking an Accounting Manager for a well‑established financial institution in Pasadena to own complex accounting processes, partner with multiple business units, and drive improvements as the organization grows.

You will oversee month‑end close, strengthen internal controls, automate workflows, and support internal and external audits while guiding senior management with insightful financial analysis and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or MBA is highly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting, banking, financial services, or a publicly traded company.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices.
• Experience leading month-end close and managing complex balance sheet accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and build relationships across multiple departments.
• Previous banking or financial services experience is a plus, but candidates with strong technical accounting backgrounds from other regulated environments will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and month-end close activities across several operational accounting areas.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insight to management.
• Manage accounting related to areas such as investments, funding activities, cash management, leases, fixed assets, software development costs, prepaid expenses, foreign currency transactions, and other operational banking products.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business leaders on new products, system implementations, and operational initiatives to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support internal and external audits while serving as a key resource for financial reporting and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and process improvements.
• Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close leadership

Financial analysis

Excel (Advanced)

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing financial institution, is looking to add an Accounting Manager to its Operations Accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning complex accounting processes, partnering with multiple business units, and helping improve how accounting supports a growing organization. The individual in this role will oversee a variety of operational accounting functions while leading the month-end close process, strengthening internal controls, and helping drive process improvements through automation and technology. This position offers broad exposure across the organization and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as new products, systems, and initiatives are introduced.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee accounting and month-end close activities across several operational accounting areas.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insight to management.
• Manage accounting related to areas such as investments, funding activities, cash management, leases, fixed assets, software development costs, prepaid expenses, foreign currency transactions, and other operational banking products.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business leaders on new products, system implementations, and operational initiatives to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support internal and external audits while serving as a key resource for financial reporting and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and process improvements.
• Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or MBA is highly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting, banking, financial services, or a publicly traded company.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices.
• Experience leading month-end close and managing complex balance sheet accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and build relationships across multiple departments.
• Previous banking or financial services experience is a plus, but candidates with strong technical accounting backgrounds from other regulated environments will also be considered.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers far more than traditional month-end accounting. You'll have the opportunity to influence accounting operations, partner with business leaders on strategic initiatives, improve processes through automation, and help shape the accounting function within a stable, growing financial institution. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible leadership role with long‑term growth potential.