Manager, Accounting

Liberty Dental Plan, Inc.; Tustin (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Remote or hybrid work options

Job summary

Liberty Dental Plan, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager, Accounting to lead our accounting operations and ensure financial integrity for a growing organization.

In this visible leadership role, you will partner with the Controller, oversee core accounting functions, guide a team, and contribute to accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, treasury management, and continuous improvement. Hybrid work option included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting leadership or people management.
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial statement prep, reconciliations, audits, treasury, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close process for timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, schedules, and disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Maintain detailed account reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Oversee treasury activities and cash management.
• Support audits and regulatory examinations.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Treasury management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead financial excellence, drive strategic impact, and help shape the future of healthcare finance at Liberty Dental Plan.

Liberty Dental Plan is seeking an experienced and collaborative Manager, Accounting to help lead our accounting operations and support the financial integrity of our growing organization.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner closely with the Controller, oversee critical accounting functions, guide a talented team, and play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, treasury management, and continuous process improvement.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex financial challenges, and are passionate about leading people while driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As the Manager, Accounting, you will oversee key accounting activities including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audits, treasury operations, and internal controls. You will serve as an important business partner across the organization, working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, external auditors, banking partners, and leadership teams to maintain the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance.

This is a hybrid position and includes leadership responsibility for a small accounting team.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, footnotes, and disclosures.
• Review financial information for compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain detailed account reconciliations and ensure appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and variance explanations for leadership review.
• Oversee treasury activities including cash management, liquidity monitoring, banking relationships, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts and reporting.
• Support annual financial statement audits, statutory audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure accurate transaction processing.
• Partner with external auditors, consultants, banking partners, and system vendors.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in strategic initiatives, special projects, and system implementations.
• Foster collaboration across departments to support business objectives and organizational success.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Create an engaged, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Set priorities, drive accountability, and support successful execution of departmental goals.
• Empower team members through effective delegation, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence cross-functional initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Model integrity, professionalism, and strong leadership practices.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a private industry environment.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting leadership or people management experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Month-end and year-end close processes
  • Financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Account reconciliations
  • Audit coordination and support
  • Treasury and cash management activities
  • Internal controls and compliance
• Experience working with ERP accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Healthcare, insurance, or managed care industry experience.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting accounting system implementations or major process improvements.
• Experience reviewing and implementing new accounting pronouncements and guidance.

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines technical expertise with a collaborative mindset. You are comfortable working across departments, partnering with auditors and banking institutions, managing complex treasury activities, and guiding a team through evolving business priorities. You bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy while helping create a positive and high-performing culture.

Why Join Liberty Dental Plan?

At Liberty Dental Plan, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to operational excellence and exceptional service. This role offers exposure to strategic financial initiatives, leadership opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to contribute to an organization focused on serving members and communities.

Location

Our employees are distributed in office locations in multiple markets across the United States. We are unable to hire or allow employees to work outside of the United States.

What Liberty Offers

• Competitive pay structure and savings options to help you reach your financial goals.
• Excellent 401(k) retirement benefits, including employer match, Roth IRA options, immediate vesting during the Safe Harbor period, and access to professional financial advice through Financial Engines.
• Affordable medical insurance, with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage. Liberty subsidizes the cost for eligible dependents enrolled in the plan.
• 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vision insurance with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage and dependents.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, equal to one times your base salary, with options to purchase additional supplemental coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Voluntary benefit programs, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Expansive wellness programs, including company-wide wellness challenges, BurnAlong memberships, and gym discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental health and well-being.
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies, with the ability to roll over unused time.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses.
• Remote or hybrid work options available for various positions.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $116,000-$132,000 a year, not including fringe benefits or potential bonuses. At Liberty, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We are committed to pay equity and also consider the internal equity of our current team members when making final compensation decisions.

Please note that the range listed represents the full base salary range for this role. Typically, offers are not made at the top of the range to allow for future salary growth.

Liberty Dental Plan commits to maintaining a work environment that acknowledges all individuals within the workplace and will continue to engage in practices that are inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to have every person within the organization have a sense of belonging while encouraging individuals to unleash their full potential. Liberty will leverage diverse perspectives in building high performance teams and organizational culture.

Liberty Dental Plan will continue to strengthen and develop external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities we serve.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Sponsorship and Relocation Specifications

Liberty Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled.

No relocation assistance or sponsorship available at this time.