GL Accounting Manager: Lead Close & Controls

H2O America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

H2O America is seeking an Accounting Manager for the GL Team to lead day-to-day accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate financial deliverables, timely close processes, and strong internal controls.

The role oversees staff, liaises with auditors and external stakeholders, participates in forecasting and budgeting, and drives process improvements while maintaining compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA license is a plus.
• Strong GAAP and bookkeeping expertise required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee complex reconciliations and journal entries; ensure accuracy.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA license (plus)

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

JDE E1

Job description

H2O America is seeking an Accounting Manager for the GL Team to lead day-to-day accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate financial deliverables, timely close processes, and strong internal controls.

The role oversees staff, liaises with auditors and external stakeholders, participates in forecasting and budgeting, and drives process improvements while maintaining compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.