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Irvine, CA 92604

Posted: 01/19/2026 Job Titles: ACCT - Controller Job Number: 5653 Pay Rate: 180,000

Job Description

Position: Director of Finance     Our client is a consulting business located in Southern Orange County.    The company has been in business for over 45 years and is profitable and stable. 
  POSITION SUMMARY & REQUIREMENTS
Essential Job Function:
Specific duties and responsibilities at the onset of the employment tenure include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Perform the monthly closing and prepare financial statements.
  • Make journal entries as appropriate to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger including accruals and prepaids.
  • Prepare a monthly closing schedule and post monthly closing journal entries.
  • Prepare bi-weekly payroll for submission to ADP and prepare and post journal entries.
  • Prepare a variety of account analyses related to hours and costs of consultants and other financial issues.
  • Oversee the preparation and recording billings to the company’s clients.
  • Maintain the accounts receivable sub ledger and post cash receipts.
  • Oversee the collection activities in concert with other office personnel as required.
  • Process vendor payments and related cash disbursements.
Additional Responsibilities Transition
  • Financial reporting which includes monthly reports to management.
  • Financial planning and budgeting.
  • Monthly financial latest views and preparation of full year performance estimates for income tax estimate purposes.
  • Human resources activities as assigned by management.
  • Administration of the 401(k) and interface with the provider.
  • Direct interface with the company’s tax accountants.
  • Oversee the accounting and administration activities of the company.
  • Assess systems requirements and oversee implementation as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Ten to fifteen years progressive experience in an accounting department preferably in a small, hands on accounting organization ultimately having controllership responsibilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Must be a strong manager, a team player and highly motivated to produce work on time.
  • Strong account reconciliation skills.
  • Must be used to working under reasonable deadlines.

Job Requirements

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Meet Your Recruiter

Dana Jarvis, CPA, PHR
Manager, Executive Search

Dana Jarvis brings a dynamic blend of technical acumen, a passion for people, and a strategic mindset to recruiting for Alliance’s Private Equity & Family Office Solutions Division. She is an invaluable resource for discerning clients looking to identify high-caliber and hard-to-find talent. Dana’s extensive portfolio includes family office, real estate, tax, and corporate accounting roles. She leverages her Big Four experience, CPA and PHR credentials, and over 20 years in Accounting & HR operations to perfectly pair clients with candidates who have the precise attributes needed to excel. Dana is a third-generation USC alumna and a former CalCPA Accounting Education Committee member. She has published several articles in CalCPA Magazine. 

An avid traveler, Dana is always eager to discover new cities and cultures. She also loves playing tennis and exploring the wilds of Southern California.

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