Lead Accountant – Accounts Receivable

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a large, established organization seeking an Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager to join its accounting team. This is a senior individual contributor position with ownership across AR accounting, financial close, controls, and process improvement in a complex, multi-entity environment. This is not a traditional collections or transactional Accounts Receivable role. The position is designed for an experienced accountant who can provide technical leadership, oversee work performed through a shared services model, and help evolve accounting processes through automation and continuous improvement.

The role offers significant cross‑functional exposure and the opportunity to contribute to systems, integrations, and other strategic accounting initiatives. This is a hybrid position based in San Diego, CA.

Salary Range: $136,500 – $160,500 base plus additional compensation Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

• Take ownership of key accounting activities across the Accounts Receivable and order-to-cash cycle in a global, multi-entity environment
• Provide senior-level review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly and quarterly close activities
• Evaluate account fluctuations and reconciliation issues, identify potential risks, and coordinate timely resolution
• Develop and review financial analyses and commentary related to AR balances and activity
• Provide accounting oversight for billing adjustments and other non-routine AR transactions
• Manage key SOX control responsibilities and maintain appropriate accounting and control documentation
• Partner with external auditors on requests, walkthroughs, and supporting schedules
• Act as an accounting escalation point for complex AR and order-to-cash matters
• Oversee accounting activities performed through a shared services structure and help maintain consistent processes and standards
• Collaborate with finance, operations, technology, and other stakeholders on initiatives impacting AR accounting
• Drive opportunities to simplify, automate, and strengthen accounting processes
• Provide accounting support for business changes, system initiatives, integrations, and other special projects

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in financial close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Significant Accounts Receivable and order-to-cash accounting experience within a complex corporate environment
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX controls, and external audit requirements
• Experience with billing-related accounting, adjustments, and payment processing activity
• Background working across multiple entities, currencies, business units, or geographies
• Experience providing oversight within a shared services or outsourced accounting environment preferred
• Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system; experience with Oracle and Black Line is highly desirable
• Experience with accounting process improvement, automation, system implementations, or business integrations is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Ability to independently assess accounting issues and serve as a trusted technical resource
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work across functions and levels of an organization
• Proactive, adaptable approach with an interest in improving processes and operating effectively in a changing environment

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