Manager, Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and savings options

Excellent 401(k) retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Dental coverage for employees and all

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Liberty Dental Plan, Inc. in Tustin, CA is seeking a seasoned Manager, Accounting to lead the accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, and drive process improvements in a hybrid work environment.

You will partner with the Controller, manage a small team, oversee month-end close, treasury, audits, and internal controls while advancing the companys financial integrity and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 6+ years progressive accounting experience in private industry.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, footnotes, and disclosures.
• Maintain account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory examinations with external partners.
• Oversee treasury activities including cash management and liquidity.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audits coordination

Treasury and cash management

Leadership

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Manager, Accounting Hybrid Tustin - Corp - Tustin, CA 92782; Tustin - Tustin, CA 92782

Position TypeFull TimeCategoryAccounting

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.

Qualifications

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

Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our members and contribute more actively to their communities. That’s why Liberty offers competitive and attractive benefit packages for our employees. We strive to care for employees in ways that promote wellness and productivity.

Our first-class benefits package supports employees and their dependents with:

• 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.