Director of General Accounting

GHJ ‚Ä¢ Newport Beach, California ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $190,000–$190,000 / year

Posted on Thu, Jul 23, 2026

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead its operational accounting function and help drive financial excellence across the business. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support strategic growth.

The Director of Accounting will oversee general accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, banking, compliance, and month-end close activities while leading a team of accounting professionals. This role is instrumental in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the general accounting function, including accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities
Oversee the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting
Manage global banking relationships and corporate credit card programs
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership
Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate policies
Supervise and develop the accounting, reporting, payroll, and banking teams
Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or Business Central is a plus
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Why Join?

Executive-level leadership role with direct visibility to senior management
Opportunity to influence financial strategy and lead key operational initiatives
Hybrid work schedule with a collaborative, team-oriented culture
Competitive compensation up to $190,000 and comprehensive benefits package

Salary: up to $190,000 #GHJSS may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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