Accounting Manager

Accordance Search Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Accordance Search Group is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager in San Diego, CA to oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will partner with business units and executive leadership to support performance, scalability, and strategic decisions.

The role leads monthly closes, consolidations, and audit coordination, while aligning policies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, financial close, and balance sheet management.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and semi-annual close processes with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Ensure IFRS and corporate accounting policy compliance.
• Support forecasting and annual budgeting led by FP&A.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS

Financial close

Cross-functional partnering

Financial reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with corporate accounting policies and reporting requirements. This role partners closely with business units, operations, and executive leadership to support financial performance, scalability, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and semi-annual close processes with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies
• Support forecasting and annual budgeting processes (led by Manager of FP&A)

Corporate Reporting & Consolidation

• Support corporate consolidation processes across entities and business units
• Coordinate inter-company accounting and eliminations
• Ensure alignment with group reporting timelines and requirements
• Maintain consistency in accounting policies across the organization

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls aligned with corporate governance standards
• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Lead coordination with external and internal auditors
• Prepare audit schedules and manage audit responses

Business Partnership

• Act as a key finance partner to corporate and operational leadership
• Coordinate with business units for accounting matters and reporting
• Provide insights into financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Support M&A integration, system implementations, and organizational scaling initiatives

Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure integrity of financial data within ERP and consolidation systems
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, control, and scalability

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Coordinate across corporate accounting, tax, FP&A, and shared services teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, financial close, and balance sheet management
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with business leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification
• Experience in a global, multi-entity or manufacturing environment
• Exposure to consolidations, integrations, or acquisitions
• Experience with group reporting and corporate environments

Pay Range: $120K-$140K per year. This position may also be eligible for annual bonus and/or other incentive compensation.