Accounting Manager - Lead, Scale & Mentor Finance Team

Conexus; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus is seeking an Accounting Manager in Costa Mesa, CA to oversee day-to-day and month-end general ledger operations. You will lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, ensuring GAAP compliance and process improvements across the function.

The role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and emphasizes scalability, technology initiatives, and collaboration with regional finance leadership to support multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• General ledger accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process for assigned accounting functions.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the team.
• Analyze balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy; handle high-risk accounts.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of accounting staff and supervisors.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely audit workpapers and reviews.
• Partner with regional finance leadership to provide accounting support across units.
• Prepare monthly flux and trend commentary and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Conexus is seeking an Accounting Manager in Costa Mesa, CA to oversee day-to-day and month-end general ledger operations. You will lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, ensuring GAAP compliance and process improvements across the function.

The role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and emphasizes scalability, technology initiatives, and collaboration with regional finance leadership to support multiple business units.