Director of Accounting

Santa Ana, CA


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10066965

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/XJJQw8


Job Title: Director of Accounting

Location: Santa Ana, CA

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

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

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.



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