Interim Director of Accounting

GHJ; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing is partnering with a client to appoint an Interim Director of Accounting in California. You will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives, working with executive leadership to uphold financial integrity and drive efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a proven ability to lead teams, implement policies, and strengthen GAAP-based reporting in a complex organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA preferred or active CPA license beneficial.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Director, Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex accounting functions.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Manage audit preparation and external reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Drive process improvement and system optimization initiatives.
• Lead and mentor accounting team members.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

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.

We are partnering with an organization seeking an Interim Director of Accounting to provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives. This role will work closely with executive leadership to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and financial reporting functions
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Manage audit preparation and external reporting requirements
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures
• Drive process improvement and system optimization initiatives
• Lead and mentor accounting team members
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Director, Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience leading teams and managing complex accounting functions
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

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