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Accounting Manager
Location: Irvine, CA - Onsite 4 days, 1 day hybrid
Compensation: $130,000 - $165,000 base 10-15% bonus
Status: Full-time | Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Our client, a growing real estate finance firm, is seeking an Accounting Manager to elevate their technical accounting operations. This newly created role is ideal for someone who enjoys complex accounting challenges, audit preparation, support an upcoming ERP transition to NetSuite, and cross-functional collaboration within a high-growth environment.
The position reports to senior accounting leadership and serves as a bridge between technical accounting, FP&A, and external auditors (Big Four). This is a highly visible opportunity with a defined growth path to Assistant Controller as the company continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical accounting research and documentation, including memos for complex areas such as revenue recognition, consolidations, debt, and equity.
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage and enhance month-end close and financial reporting processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and internal control compliance.
- Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual audit and tax compliance efforts.
- Support the implementation of NetSuite, including process mapping, data migration, and testing activities.
- Collaborate closely with FP&A on variance analysis, reporting packages, and board-level deliverables.
- Mentor and develop accounting staff while contributing to a collaborative, forward-thinking team culture.
- Identify and implement process improvements to support a scalable accounting infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
- CPA license strongly preferred (active or inactive)
- 6 years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public and private ideal).
- Prior experience in banking, finance services, private credit or lending.
- 2 years of people management or supervisory experience.
- Advanced skills in Excel
- MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint proficiency
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite implementation or user experience highly desirable.
- Exposure to securitization a plus.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, consolidations, and technical accounting standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; capable of working with executives, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
- Strategic yet hands-on leader with a proactive mindset and passion for building processes in a dynamic environment.
Why This Role
- Opportunity to lead technical accounting initiatives during a transformative ERP implementation.
- Exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Defined career progression to Assistant Controller.
- Stable yet fast-growing environment with significant investment activity.