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July 3, 2026

Manager – Accounting Advisory (Operational Accounting/Controller)

Senior • Hybrid

98,004 - 206,004 USD/yr

San Diego, CA

By joining the rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice, you will serve as a trusted partner to clients across a broad range of industries, company stages, and sizes, including early-stage, emerging growth, middle-market, and large, complex organizations. The work spans both public and private companies, with significant exposure to Private Equity-backed portfolio companies.

You will bring first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today’s challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites contribution beyond client delivery.

General Accounting & Close Support

  • Lead clients in developing streamlined monthly close processes.
  • Manage cash-to-accrual conversions and supporting schedules.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and roll forwards.
  • Support accounting compliance activities, including tax reporting, sales tax exemptions, 1099 reporting, and preparation of financial statements.
  • Assist clients in developing internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting initiatives.
  • Guide the implementation and optimization of cloud-based finance and accounting systems.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end close activities.
  • Guide clients through efficient external audit processes.

Financial Reporting

  • Support SEC reporting, including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
  • Improve financial planning and analysis through budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics.
  • Review monthly internal financial reporting packages.
  • Support regulatory reporting requirements.

Operational Accounting & Transformation

  • Partner with business units outside of accounting to improve financial operations.
  • Advise clients on leveraging AI and automation to streamline close processes, improve forecasting, and enhance data-driven decision making.
  • Collaborate with IT and finance teams on ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and financial system integrations during acquisitions.
  • Support implementation of new accounting standards and accounting policies.

Client & Project Leadership

  • Communicate effectively with clients regarding project findings, recommendations, and status updates.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify business issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Oversee project administration, including project planning, budgeting, account management, and billing.
  • Mentor team members through coaching, regular feedback, performance evaluations, and development opportunities.
  • Help project teams resolve complex accounting and operational issues.
  • Contribute to developing and implementing AI-enabled solutions for clients in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI tools and collaborate with leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of experience spanning advisory, technical accounting, and/or controllership functions with commercial organizations or PE-backed portfolio companies.
  • Prior experience in professional services, public accounting, advisory, or management consulting.
  • Experience supporting middle-market and emerging growth organizations, with exposure to Software/SaaS, Healthcare, or other B2B industries preferred.
  • Strong operational and technical accounting background, including experience researching complex accounting issues and implementing accounting policies.
  • Experience supporting financial reporting, operational accounting, finance transformation, and accounting process improvements.
  • Experience with transaction-related accounting activities, including mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, divestitures, or IPO readiness preferred.
  • Hands-on experience or significant exposure to ERP systems and reporting tools such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Workiva, DFIN, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation tools to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  • Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
  • Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI and automation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA or CA certification preferred.
  • Experience supporting transactions related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, spin-offs, or IPOs preferred but not required.

Travel

  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.
  • Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Estimated compensation range: $98,000 - $206,000 per year plus annual bonus and additional benefits.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) with company matching.
  • Generous parental and maternity leave policies.
  • Technology stipends and wellness reimbursement programs.

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