Director of Accounting

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Director of Accounting

Santa Ana, CA

$175,000-$190,000 plus 15%-20% bonus

We are seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core accounting operations and partner closely with the Controller in driving a high‑performing, scalable, and compliant accounting organization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands‑on leader with deep U.S. GAAP expertise, strong operational acumen, and a proven track record of building and leading teams in complex, fast‑paced, or high‑growth environments.

• Direct day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and consistent application of U.S. GAAP and maintaining the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Partner closely with the Controller to strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead and develop accounting managers and staff, providing structured coaching, performance management, and succession planning to build a scalable, high‑performing team.
• Oversee workload planning, delegation, and disciplined execution of month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Review financial results and key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and performance improvement opportunities, delivering actionable insights to leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, FP&A, and other stakeholders to provide technical accounting guidance and support informed decision‑making.
• Support acquisitions and strategic initiatives, including review of third‑party valuations, assessment of accounting implications, and integration considerations.
• Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, and system enhancements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support organizational growth.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes and assist in preparing leadership reporting and executive‑level presentations.

• CPA designation required and 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing scope and responsibility, including direct people leadership.
• Background in complex, fast‑paced, or high‑growth environments; experience in a public company setting or Big 4 accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing multiple direct reports within a structured accounting organization.
• Deep knowledge of accounting operations, including close management, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to synthesize financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Process‑oriented mindset focused on precision, scalability, and continuous enhancement of accounting workflows.