Sr. Accountant / Accounting Manager

First Financial Resources • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager to join our finance team. CPA licensure is required for Senior Accountant candidates and preferred for Accounting Manager candidates. This position reports directly to the CFO and supports a complex accounting environment consisting of multiple legal entities across both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, solution-oriented, and performs well in a fluid, fast-paced, high-accountability environment where priorities shift frequently. This role works collaboratively with the existing accounting team to support accurate financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and enhance operational efficiency across the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred.
• Experience supporting both for-profit and nonprofit entities is a plus.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and works well in a fluid environment.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Self-starter who anticipates issues and develops practical solutions.
• Works well in a fluid environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Desire to improve processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• CPA licensure is required for Senior Accountant candidates and preferred for Accounting Manager candidates.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred.
• Experience supporting both for-profit and nonprofit entities is a plus.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and detailed flux analysis, investigating and resolving variances.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Prepare and maintain key performance indicator (KPI) reporting and executive financial dashboards.
• Support the preparation of Board of Directors financial packages, presentations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain, strengthen, and document internal controls, accounting policies, and accounting procedures.
• Identify, document, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.
• Provide accounting oversight and financial support to the Commission Department.
• Support the CFO with Operations, Technology, Human Resources, and executive leadership on cross-functional initiatives, system implementations, and special projects.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed