Accounting Manager: Lead Close, GAAP & Team Growth

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Irvine, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, strengthen processes, and develop the accounting team with clear visibility to executive leadership. The role offers ownership of the close, GAAP compliance, and opportunities to implement system improvements and automate workflows while partnering with operations and other departments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting leadership, a Bachelor's in Accounting, ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience leading and developing accounting staff.
• Ownership of the full month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate financial statements on schedule.
• Supervise, train, and develop the accounting team, including review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, and account reconciliation process.
• Prepare and review financial statements with variance analysis and commentary for leadership.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain documented internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead the annual audit, coordinating requests and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Improve close timelines, reporting quality, and system workflows through process and automation improvements.
• Partner with operations and other departments on accounting questions and business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Month-end close ownership

GAAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP system experience

Job description

Jobot in Irvine, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, strengthen processes, and develop the accounting team with clear visibility to executive leadership. The role offers ownership of the close, GAAP compliance, and opportunities to implement system improvements and automate workflows while partnering with operations and other departments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting leadership, a Bachelor's in Accounting, ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and