Director of General Accounting

GHJ; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

GHJ is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead its operational accounting function and drive financial excellence. You will supervise accounting, reporting, payroll, and banking teams while partnering with executive leadership on strategic growth.

This high-impact role requires a CPA, 10+ years in accounting/financial reporting, and strong GAAP knowledge. The position offers hybrid work and a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or Business Central is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the general accounting function, including accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities.
• Oversee the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage global banking relationships and corporate credit card programs.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate policies.
• Supervise and develop the accounting, reporting, payroll, and banking teams.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

CPA

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Business Central

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead its operational accounting function and help drive financial excellence across the business. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support strategic growth.

The Director of Accounting will oversee general accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, banking, compliance, and month-end close activities while leading a team of accounting professionals. This role is instrumental in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the general accounting function, including accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities
• Oversee the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Manage global banking relationships and corporate credit card programs
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate policies
• Supervise and develop the accounting, reporting, payroll, and banking teams
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or Business Central is a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Why Join?

• Executive-level leadership role with direct visibility to senior management
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and lead key operational initiatives
• Hybrid work schedule with a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation up to $190,000 and comprehensive benefits package

Salary: up to $190,000