Accounting Manager

Ledgent-Finance-; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,347,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site 4 days / remote 1 day

Job summary

A well-established organization in San Diego seeks an Interim Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, oversee month-end close, and mentor a small team in a collaborative environment.

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, GAAP proficiency, and experience with MIP Accounting Software and Salesforce; advanced Excel, strong communication and leadership skills. Experience in nonprofit and grant accounting is a plus. Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Accounting management or supervisory experience (years flexible).
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Some exposure to fund accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with MIP Accounting Software and Salesforce is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage and mentor a small accounting team
• Review financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal controls
• Assist with audits, grant reporting, and process improvements
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and operational initiatives

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Fund accounting exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

MIP Accounting Software

Salesforce

Job description

Salary: USD42 - USD55 per year

A well-established San Diego organization is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and managing month-end close in a collaborative environment.

Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
Pay: $42-$55/hour DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage and mentor a small accounting team
• Review financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal controls
• Assist with audits, grant reporting, and process improvements
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and operational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Accounting management or supervisory experience (years flexible)
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Some exposure to fund accounting preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with MIP Accounting Software and Salesforce required
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Nice to Have

• CPA or Master's degree
• Nonprofit and/or grant accounting experience
• Experience implementing process improvements