Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 309371
Accounting Manager
Irvine, CA | Onsite | Temporary Contract with Potential for Temp-to-Hire
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support a growing real estate organization in Irvine. This is a hands-on leadership role combining financial reporting, corporate accounting, investment-related accounting, and team oversight.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting foundation, SEC reporting experience, and exposure to regulated or public-company reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
- Oversee general ledger activity and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Support SEC, regulatory, and investor-related financial reporting requirements
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting packages
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, and budget-to-actual variance analysis
- Oversee accounting activities across multiple entities and investment structures
- Provide technical accounting guidance and research as needed
- Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and investment reconciliations
- Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and reporting
- Serve as a key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers
- Review and strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures
- Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel functionality to improve reporting and efficiency
- Provide guidance and oversight to accounting team members
- Assist with system enhancements, special projects, and other accounting initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA strongly preferred
- SEC reporting experience required
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close
- Combination of public accounting and private industry experience preferred
- Previous experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring accounting staff
- Experience working with multiple entities or investment-related accounting environments preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, complex formulas, and financial analysis
- ERP experience and ability to work with large or complex financial datasets
- Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with executives, auditors, and cross-functional partners
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Accounting Manager who can step into a hands-on environment and make an immediate impact across financial reporting, SEC requirements, close, technical accounting, and team leadership.
By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
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