General Ledger Manager

Maximus Partners, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee day-to-day operations, close processes, and regulatory filings across jurisdictions. You will guide complex reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting while building strong internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of progressive responsibility; CPA is a plus. Strong Excel and Oracle ERP skills are essential, along with leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; 10+ years progressive responsibility.
• Holds CPA license is a plus and preferred.
• Expertise in GAAP, general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience leading audit processes and regulatory reporting.
• Strong Excel and ERP system proficiency, including Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day accounting operations with accuracy and cross-jurisdiction compliance.
• Oversees reconciliations, journals, month/end close, and financial reporting.
• Directs complex close processes and variance analysis for leadership.
• Manages data requests from actuaries, insurers, and asset holders.
• Ensures timely regulatory filings and supports forecasting and modeling.
• Mentors accounting staff and builds high-performing teams.
• Develops internal controls and SOX compliance processes.
• Collaborates with vendors and internal departments on financial operations.

Skills

GAAP expertise

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA license (a plus)

10+ years of experience

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.
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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.