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Accounting Manager / Controller

Job ID: 1798012
Reference Code: JM-Accounting-Manager / Controller

  • $90,000 to $110,000
  • Irvine, 92612

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Controller for a direct hire opportunity in Irvine, CA. This full-time onsite role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys overseeing core accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with executive leadership to support sound business decisions.

The Accounting Manager / Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, compliance, budgeting support, audit coordination, and accounting team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, professional environment with supportive leadership, strong visibility to senior management, and the ability to influence process improvements across the accounting function.

Candidates who thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy mentoring staff, and take pride in accurate financial reporting will find this role especially rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, cash flow reporting, and supporting schedules for leadership review.
- Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation support, internal controls, and accounting policy compliance.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, process improvements, and special projects.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Work arrangement: Onsite in Irvine, CA.



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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Lead month-end close, financial statement preparation, reporting, and audit support.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
- Supervise accounting staff and partner with executive leadership on financial analysis and special projects.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience required.
- Experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or similar accounting leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.
- Hands-on experience leading month-end close and preparing accurate financial statements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Irvine, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

- CPA certification is a plus.
- Professional services or law firm accounting experience preferred.
- Experience improving accounting processes, strengthening controls, and developing accounting staff.

AppleOne Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Jesus Israel
Branch Phone:
Location:
Irvine, CA