Conexus

Director of Accounting

Conexus  •  Placentia, CA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Title: Director of Accounting

Zip Code / Location: Yorba Linda, CA 92870 (REMOTE)

Email your word document resume to ryanm@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject Director of Accounting

& Bio

This role is ideal for a hands-on yet highly strategic accounting leader who thrives in a deadline-driven, autonomous, and collaborative environment. You will oversee the month-end close calendar, execute a complex accounting close, and navigate a nuanced corporate incentive structure. If you possess an operations mindset and are passionate about instilling financial rigor while mentoring a talented team, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the VP of Accounting in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process

  • Prepare and/or review journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and reporting schedules

  • Support the Controller in the preparation, review, and timely issuance of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

  • Manage and orchestrate a tight month-end close calendar, ensuring results are fully wrapped up and sent to corporate by the 4th day of the month

  • Directly mentor, lead, and develop the accounting staff of 5

  • Oversee and support the Accounts Receivable Manager and their team of 3 A/R Specialists

  • Perform critical (CIP) reconciliations and track over/under billing

  • Manage contract liabilities and execute precise revenue adjustments

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors (Deloitte), coordinating quarterly interim testing, supporting schedules, and documentation

  • Interface effectively with the Contract Management Team to align operational tracking with financial results

  • Maintain absolute confidentiality of financial and company information while handling complex internal data sets

Required Experience

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting standards

  • Public Accounting, CPA, or Private Equity PortCo Experience

  • Strong communication skills paired with a deadline-driven and collaborative workflow mindset

Conexus

About Conexus

Conexus is a Southern California-based recruiting firm with offices in Glendale, Playa Vista, and Irvine. Our expertise and focus is recruiting for roles in Finance, Accounting, Technology, and Human Resources. We provide Executive Search, Direct Hire, and Interim Workforce solutions to Fortune 500 companies; small to mid-cap public corporations; P/E firms; P/E portfolio companies; VC-backed startups; and growing, middle-market organizations in a variety of industries. We service clients throughout Southern California, primarily in the greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego markets.

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- Chief financial officer

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- VP/ SVP of accounting

- Controller

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- Manager / director of finance

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- Tax manager / director / VP

- Audit manager / director / VP

- AP / AR / payroll management

- CPA / MBA / MBT / CIA / CISA / CFA / CTP

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- CTO, CIO, CISO, CDO, SVP / VP / director of technology

- Application development

- Website development

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- Software evaluation and selection

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Common Human Resources searches:

- CHRO

- CPO

- SVP / VP / director of human resources

- Organizational effectiveness

- Diversity, equity & inclusion

- Total rewards and recognition

- HR business partners

- Talent & learning development

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- Interim coverage: HRBP and COE expertise

- Contract recruiting

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Year Founded
2012
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