Sr. Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 483386

Irvine, CA, US Hybrid

Retail Trade

Vaco

$ 150000.00 - 175000.00 yearly

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Senior Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s general accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role leads a team, drives process improvements, and supports strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the daily operations of the general accounting team
Establish, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
Oversee accounting data analysis and prepare accurate financial reports
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Manage and review balance sheet account reconciliations
Maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure and financial reporting processes
Oversee the fixed asset system, including capitalization, disposals, impairments, and depreciation
Support budgeting and forecasting activities
Identify and implement process improvements, including automation initiatives, to increase efficiency and accuracy
Provide guidance on complex or non-routine accounting transactions
Research and resolve accounting issues in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures
Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely and accurate responses
Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring adherence to deadlines and performance expectations
Assist in the development and implementation of new systems, processes, and controls
Provide training and mentorship to team members
Set performance goals for direct reports and support ongoing professional development
Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory role
Public accounting experience required
Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven leadership and team development capabilities

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) preferred
Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) preferred

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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