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Accounting Manager

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Posted: 01/20/2026 Job Titles: ACCT - Accounting Manager Job Number: 5654 Pay Rate: 135,000

Job Description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER


The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the monthly close process from start to finish. Will have one AP report.


WHAT YOU WILL DO
(Other duties may be assigned)

Month-End Close
  • Fully own and drive the monthly close process
  • Prepare and review key reconciliations, AP aging, GR/IR, accruals, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts
  • Ensure all journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules are accurate and completed on time
  • Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision
  • Support the Controller and Director of Finance with monthly and quarterly reporting packages and variance analyses


Accounts Payable
  • Oversee the full AP cycle including invoice entry, 3-way match, approvals, and payment processing
  • Strengthen AP controls, refine workflows, and maintain vendor relationships
  • Ensure timely payment runs aligned with organizational cash-flow priorities


Leadership & Management
  • Manage, mentor, and develop AP specialist
  • Establish clear expectations, ensure accountability, and lead by example
  • Run day-to-day accounting operations independently, escalating issues appropriately
  • Champion process discipline, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Partner cross-functionally to resolve root causes and reduce recurring issues
  • Support annual audit activities by preparing schedules and required documentation
  • Execute key control activities to support compliance and accurate financial reporting






WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Education and Experience
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
  • 3+ years in accounting leadership roles
  • Direct responsibility for month-end close
  • Team oversight or lead experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and account reconciliations

Skills and Competencies
 
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, nested formulas)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive outcomes
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reporting

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT
(Preferred but not required)
 
  • Experience in multi-entity or multi-currency environments
  • Background in services, consumer products, or manufacturing
  • Experience with process automation, ERP upgrades, or system implementations

Email: dgavello@allianceresourcegroup.com

Job Requirements

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Meet Your Recruiter

Dean Gavello, MBA
Manager, Executive Search

After almost 30 years in executive search and recruiting, Dean Gavello is an incredible partner to Alliance’s clients and candidates.  Dean joined Alliance in 2016 after successfully owning and operating an executive recruiting firm for more than two decades. He has an innate ability to understand industry trends and is extremely skilled at coaching clients in how to best position their role and candidates on how to best showcase their skillset in the current market.

His portfolio spans multiple industries including manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, public accounting, and aerospace. Dean earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Connecticut. He is also a former president of the Orange County Chapter of California Staffing Professionals. 

A father of four, Dean and his wife share their home with a dog, two cats, and a fish named Blue.

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