Lead Accountant – Accounts Receivable

Sayva Solutions; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayva Solutions seeks an Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager to own AR, financial close, controls, and process improvement in a complex multi-entity environment. This is a senior individual contributor role with cross‑functional exposure and a focus on automation and continuous improvement.

Based in San Diego with a hybrid work model, the role involves system integrations, oversight of billing adjustments, and collaboration with auditors and stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with focus on AR, close, and reconciliations.
• Experience in a complex multi-entity environment with shared services.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX controls, and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of AR and order-to-cash activities across a global multi-entity environment.
• Provide senior-level review of journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Evaluate fluctuations, identify risks, and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Develop analyses and commentary for AR balances and activity.
• Oversee billing adjustments and non-routine AR transactions.
• Manage SOX controls and maintain control documentation.
• Collaborate with external auditors on requests and walkthroughs.
• Escalate complex AR and O2C matters when needed.
• Support shared services operations and standardize processes.
• Partner with finance, operations, tech, and stakeholders on AR initiatives.
• Drive automation and process improvements across AR accounting.
• Support system changes, integrations, and special projects.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

BlackLine

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a large, established organization seeking an Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager to join its accounting team. This is a senior individual contributor position with ownership across AR accounting, financial close, controls, and process improvement in a complex, multi-entity environment. This is not a traditional collections or transactional Accounts Receivable role. The position is designed for an experienced accountant who can provide technical leadership, oversee work performed through a shared services model, and help evolve accounting processes through automation and continuous improvement. The role offers significant cross‑functional exposure and the opportunity to contribute to systems, integrations, and other strategic accounting initiatives. This is a hybrid position based in San Diego, CA.

Salary Range: $136,500 – $160,500 base plus additional compensation Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key accounting activities across the Accounts Receivable and order-to-cash cycle in a global, multi-entity environment
• Provide senior-level review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly and quarterly close activities
• Evaluate account fluctuations and reconciliation issues, identify potential risks, and coordinate timely resolution
• Develop and review financial analyses and commentary related to AR balances and activity
• Provide accounting oversight for billing adjustments and other non-routine AR transactions
• Manage key SOX control responsibilities and maintain appropriate accounting and control documentation
• Partner with external auditors on requests, walkthroughs, and supporting schedules
• Act as an accounting escalation point for complex AR and order-to-cash matters
• Oversee accounting activities performed through a shared services structure and help maintain consistent processes and standards
• Collaborate with finance, operations, technology, and other stakeholders on initiatives impacting AR accounting
• Drive opportunities to simplify, automate, and strengthen accounting processes
• Provide accounting support for business changes, system initiatives, integrations, and other special projects

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in financial close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Significant Accounts Receivable and order-to-cash accounting experience within a complex corporate environment
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX controls, and external audit requirements
• Experience with billing-related accounting, adjustments, and payment processing activity
• Background working across multiple entities, currencies, business units, or geographies
• Experience providing oversight within a shared services or outsourced accounting environment preferred
• Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system; experience with Oracle and BlackLine is highly desirable
• Experience with accounting process improvement, automation, system implementations, or business integrations is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Ability to independently assess accounting issues and serve as a trusted technical resource
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work across functions and levels of an organization
• Proactive, adaptable approach with an interest in improving processes and operating effectively in a changing environment

About Sayva

Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation and human resources professional services firm whose focus is on long term relationships created through teamwork and doing what is in the best interest of others. By working with Sayva to identify your next career move, you will get the benefit of working with an experienced team who not only has a strong network of trusted clients, but expertise in the markets, and functions, we serve. We can provide insight on what your market value is, what companies have to offer, and what opportunities align best with your professional and personal goals. We are your trusted advisor throughout your search process and can help ensure you are prepared for interviews, have the information to make the best decisions, and receive a strong offer to land you that perfect job. Making a career move is not easy and can be stressful; Sayva can be your partner in making the process smooth, transparent, and rewarding.

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