Professional Search Group - Orange County is hiring: Accounting Manager in Brea

Professional Search Group (PSG) is seeking an Accounting Manager to join one of their client’s team! The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and providing support for strategic financial planning. The role includes managing the accounting team, enhancing processes, and supporting executive leadership with financial insights and reporting. This role will be reported directly to the Controller or Director of Finance.

This organization is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, they become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region’s infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. Ready to be a part of something big?! APPLY!

Employee Highlights

• Compensation range of $95-$120k annually, plus discretionary annual bonus
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision with affordable employee share of premiums, and company provided disability and life insurance 401K with 4% employer matching and special 2% company contributions
• This position has a defined career path Tuition reimbursement
• Other perks such as Colas’ international hockey, running, soccer & talent competitions

Main Responsibilities

• Track & analyze cash position, assist in cash forecasting and reporting of net financial position Prepare, review and analyze financial information to ensure integrity is maintained
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Responsible for preparations of journal entries, reconciliations and consolidated IFRS & GAAP financial reporting package to parent company
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting Prepare tax worksheets and support schedules
• Participate in external and internal audits as required
• Maintain and develop internal control procedures Uphold Colas ethics and business principles
• Ad hoc projects and reporting as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in accounting, finance or other applicable degree.

Skills

• 7 + years of accounting work experience is acceptable for this position
• Construction industry accounting experience including WIP reporting
• Strong knowledge of both GAAP and IFRS including revenue recognition and lease accounting standards Previous experience managing a small team
• Ideal candidate will have CPA and/or CMA certification
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and follow-up on multiple concurrent tasks
• Must possess excellent skills with Microsoft Windows and MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel (intermediate level)
• Experience with JDE, Sage, Timberline, or other enterprise construction industry software a plus
• Highly motivated, positive, professional, organized, detail oriented, and an effective communicator

Apply for this amazing opportunity!

Donovan Aranda

Division Manager

562-378-0027

Donovan.aranda@us-psg.com