Accounting Manager

Maximus Partners, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus Partners, LLC is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure GAAP compliance across jurisdictions, and manage the close processes. You will supervise a team and act as the primary liaison with internal departments and external regulators.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting leadership, a Bachelor's degree, CPA is a plus, and a proven track record in audits, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting including SOX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership.
• CPA license is a plus.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and bookkeeping practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in general ledger, journals, and reconciliations.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting (SOX).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across jurisdictions.
• Oversee reconciliations and close processes (month/quarter/year).
• Manage journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Coordinate regulatory filings (e.g., SEC, state utilities).
• Direct financial reporting and analysis to guide strategic decisions.
• Supervise accounting staff and develop high-performing teams.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Support treasury and cash management activities.
• Implement process improvements and internal controls (SOX).

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Journal entries

Audit management

Budget forecasting

SOX compliance

Oracle ERP

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

• Leads day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Oversees complex reconciliations and preparations across subsidiary and general ledgers. Acts as escalation point for complex discrepancies and establishes standards for escalation and review.
• Conducts reviews for complex journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, to ensure accuracy and compliance. Posts journal entries as needed.
• Directs and schedules month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes (incl. general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, adjustments, complex schedules).
• Manages data requests from external stakeholders (e.g. actuaries, insurance representatives, insurance providers, asset holders).
• Assists in the accurate and timely completion of regulatory filings (e.g. SEC and the public utility authority in each respective state) as needed.
• Assists in financial forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.
• Manages a team of accounting staff in the production of accounting deliverables. Performs hiring, mentoring, and performance decisions to build high-performing teams.
• Leads development and review of complex financial reports to support strategic decisions (e.g. cost reports, forecast reviews, revenue projects, grant reporting, audit documentation).
• Prepares complex accounting deliverables, when needed.
• Develops strategies to strengthen accounting processes, enhance internal controls, and minimize potential gaps in controls.
• Supervises complex audit procedures (e.g. developing audit plans, coordinating auditor activities, preparing responses to complex inquiries). Provides analysis and reports and presents data as requested to various groups, including leadership.
• Verifies cost allocations are made according to company procedures.
• Serves as primary liaison with internal department and external agencies in order to present information, provide recommendations, and support coordinated fiscal operations.
• Assists in development of financial strategic plan as needed.
• Leads O&M budget process and communicates analysis of actual versus budget variances to management.
• Educates managers in development and analysis of departmental budgets.
• Provides support in obtaining new long term debt (incl. Responding to inquiries), as needed.
• Regularly educates stakeholders and senior leaders on complex accounting topics and financial insights to inform strategic decision making.
• Supports the development and interpretation of company accounting compliance and controls (incl. SOX 404 requirements).
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors, staff, and stakeholders to support organizational objectives.
• Assists in the implementation of software and system upgrades, as needed.
• Oversees daily data integrations between enterprise accounting systems (e.g. PowerPlant, JDE E1) as needed.
• Manages organizational cash-management tools, as needed.
• Performs other treasury and cash management functions (incl. Initiating and/or approving wires) as needed.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work as part of an on-call rotation schedule to meet deadlines or address emergencies as needed.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years of relevant professional experience with progressively increased levels of responsibility.
• Holds relevant certifications required for the team’s need or directed by management.
• Holding a CPA license is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical or cross‑functional teams.
• Expertise in GAAP and bookkeeping best practices.
• Strong expertise in general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience leading audit processes and preparing relevant documentation.
• Experience in budget development, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Expertise in financial data analysis and providing actionable insights into complex anomalies.
• Deep understanding of tax compliance, internal controls (e.g. SOX) and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel).
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Oracle).
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.