Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Director of Accounting

$154k - $212k

McCarthy Building

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Director will partner, collaborate and provide support on financial and accounting matters for the region. This person will work with the finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as well as compliance with company policies. This position will work closely with business units and projects to ensure that operational financial data is readily available to facilitate the decision making and reporting process. This position reports directly to Vice President of Finance.


RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage 2 or more accountants who support project teams, region finance and accounting needs
  • Work with the annual budget process and compilation of information for the annual business plan, as well as reviewing overhead budget-to-actual variances with business unit/department leaders
  • Understand the scope and areas of work included within the construction contracts being executed by the region to work with the Operations and Finance teams on day-to-day issues
  • Promote a service oriented, customer friendly approach to our accounting and finance operations and facilitate timely resolution of issues and questions within the region, including project staff
  • Manage and take ownership of the Month-end and Year-end process for the region. This will include ensuring the WIP is accurate, verifying the WIP and GL tie out, making all necessary monthly journal entries and reconciling related balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare business unit and regional financial statements, budgets, volume and gross profit projections and other financial analysis and forecasts
  • Proactively monitor and report on project performance, financial projections, regional cash position, costs and percentage of completion, including following up with customer contacts
  • Collaborate with Corporate Finance Group on tax, license and compliance issues
  • Work with joint venture partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting for joint ventures projects
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance
  • 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least three years in the construction industry


McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $154,000-212,000 depending on location. This does not include a possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Director of Accounting in Newport Beach, CA vacancy
  •  ...Our client, a leading hospitality company with global reach, is looking for a Director of Accounting to manage their team as they continue to grow. This role oversees operational accounting functions for the company including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll,... 
    Suggested

    BGSF

    Newport Beach, CA
    15 hours ago
  • $184k - $240k

     ...Grant Thornton is seeking a Director of Revenue Accounting to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. The primary responsibilities of the Director of Revenue Accounting is the establishment and maintenance of global revenue accounting policies and... 
    Suggested
    Internship
    Seasonal work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    3 days per week

    Grant Thornton

    Newport Beach, CA
    3 days ago
  • $190k

     ...serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and...  .... A growing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead its operational accounting function and... 
    Suggested
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work

    GHJ

    Newport Beach, CA
    4 days ago
  • $100k - $130k

    Description: Director of National Accounts Irvine, CA Corporate Description Job Title: Director of National Sales Job Location: Remote Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried The Director of National Accounts is accountable for the achievement of new... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Frasco Inc

    Irvine, CA
    1 day ago
  • $86k - $114k

     ...ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of all accounts payable transactions, maintaining strong vendor relationships... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...deliver appropriate treasury and deposit solutions. Demonstrates understanding of Title & Escrow and Specialty Deposits business models, account structures and high‑transaction and deposit environments. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and... 
    Work experience placement
    Bank staff

    Fifth Third Bank

    Newport Beach, CA
    15 hours ago
  •  ...and external regulations related to financial management Qualifications: Required: ~ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field ~3–5+ years of experience in budgeting/financial analysis within a college or university ~ Advanced... 
    Work at office

    Yewser

    Costa Mesa, CA
    3 days ago
  • $112k - $149k

     ...cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.Manager, Accounting (Intercompany)We are looking for an exceptional Accounting Manager to build and lead the intercompany and intracompany accounting... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  • A leading hospitality company is seeking a Director of Accounting in Newport Beach, California to manage operational accounting functions. This role involves overseeing the accounting department, ensuring accurate reporting, and compliance with financial regulations. The... 

    BGSF

    Newport Beach, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...experience supporting real estate development or construction-related organizations. Responsibilities: Oversee divisional accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and cash management activities. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including... 
    Work at office
    Local area

    Vaco Recruiter Services

    Newport Beach, CA
    6 hours ago
  • $175k - $195k

     ...Century Group is partnering with a client who is seeking a Director of Accounting to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $175,000 to $195,000 per year. Job Responsibilities:... 

    Century Group

    Santa Ana, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...efficiency and support broader financial objectives.• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a strong client service mindset.• Oversee workflow management, staffing allocation, filing deadlines, and overall practice... 
    Local area

    Robert Half

    Newport Beach, CA
    10 hours ago
  • $130k - $175k

     ...we continue to grow and expand our business to the Non-Delegated Correspondent Channel! Job Description Job Title: Director of Accounting/Controller Department: Accounting Reports To: SVP - CFO Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000/yr POSTION... 
    Work at office

    HomeXpress Mortgage Corp

    Santa Ana, CA
    3 days ago
  • $180k - $200k

     ...Location Tustin, CA 92780 (Onsite) Email your word document resume to ****@*****.*** and reference the subject as Director of Accounting Company Description Our multi-billion-dollar Distribution client, and one of Orange County’s largest Companies, is... 
    Casual work

    Co-nexus

    Tustin, CA
    3 days ago
  • $120.5k - $160.8k

     ...Financial Reporting Manager We are seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to serve as a key link between accounting and business operations. Unlike traditional technical compliance roles, this position is highly focused on business performance, expense management, budget... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area

    AAA

    Costa Mesa, CA
    2 days ago
  • Deloitte seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead outsourced SEC reporting engagements and serve as the primary client contact. You will coordinate across teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery of 10-K/10-Q/8-K, manage risks, and demonstrate the value of the outsourced...
    Work at office

    Deloitte France

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...We are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to support complex corporate tax clients in a public accounting environment. This role manages corporate tax compliance, ASC 740 income tax provision work, tax planning, client relationships, and internal engagement... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    3 days per week

    Battle Tested

    Newport Beach, CA
    3 days ago
  • $138k - $172.5k

     ...to expand client services. Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Active California CPA or JD with an active law license. 4+ years of corporate tax compliance and consulting experience. 1 year of... 
    Local area
    3 days per week

    Bright Vision Technologies

    Newport Beach, CA
    15 hours ago
  • $138k - $172.5k

     ...manage corporate tax engagements end to end, including scoping, budgeting, staffing, timeline management, and delivery, taking accountability for both technical quality and engagement profitability. You will review federal and state corporate income tax returns and ASC... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area

    The Employee Connect

    Newport Beach, CA
    1 day ago
  • $110.7k - $226.13k

     ...work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per weekBachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, human resources, information systems, or a related field5+ years of experience in stock plan administration, equity compensation... 
    Local area
    Visa sponsorship

    Deloitte

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  • $166k - $220k

     ...financial insights and variance analysis related to performance, including revenue, OPEX, EBITDA, and cash flow Partner closely with Accounting, Tax, and functional department teams to align on financial results and ensure consistent assumptions Manage and improve the... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    anduril

    Costa Mesa, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Manager will play a key leadership role in delivering business income tax planning, corporate tax compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting services. This position is responsible for managing multiple client engagements, overseeing tax professionals, identifying... 
    Permanent employment
    Work at office
    Local area
    3 days per week

    Egnite HR TECH

    Newport Beach, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...cannabis operator with licensed facilities and revenue streams across multiple verticals. The Chief Financial Officer will bring accounting in-house from an interim CFO and outside tax firm, building a permanent accounting department along with the reporting, controls,... 
    Permanent employment
    Contract work
    Interim role
    Local area

    HR MGMT 10 LLC

    Costa Mesa, CA
    4 days ago
  • $166k - $193k

     ...environment ~ Must be authorized to work in the United States PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Familiarity with cost allocation methodologies and benchmarking practices Experience supporting M&A... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  • $65 - $85 per hour

    We are seeking an accounting manager/ controller with healthcare experience to work in Costa Mesa. This 40 hours a week project lasts at least 6 months and possibly extends longer. 40 hours a week Full time 6 months or long Health care experience is REQUIRED Hospital... 
    Full time

    Alcon3Pl

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  • $105.38k - $215.38k

     ...team members.Team management: Leads, coaches, and develops team members while creating a collaborative environment focused on accountability, quality, and growth.Delivery leadership: Organizes priorities, manages competing deadlines, anticipates risks, and coordinates... 
    Work at office
    Local area

    Deloitte

    Costa Mesa, CA
    10 hours ago
  •  ...part of the Corporate Tax Solutions practice, supporting business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (tax provision preparation and audit support). This role includes managing client engagements, mentoring staff, and collaborating... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    2 days per week
    3 days per week

    Veracity

    Newport Beach, CA
    3 days ago
  • $90k - $100k

     ...the work of payroll staff. Provide coaching, training, cross-training, and ongoing feedback to support strong payroll coverage, accountability, accuracy, and service. Payroll Compliance & Controls Interpret and apply Company policies and federal, state, and local... 
    Work at office
    Local area

    BJ's Restaurants

    Huntington Beach, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...provision experience to include prep, review and audit Must be willing to come into the office a minimum of 3 days a week Public accounting experience with top 15 accounting firms within recent experience or large regional firm Must have public accounting corporate tax... 
    Work at office
    3 days per week

    Trispark Inc.

    Newport Beach, CA
    22 hours ago
  • $138k - $172.5k

     ...be a key member of our Corporate Tax Practice, driving business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (provision preparation and audit support). In this role, you will maintain primary tax relationships with clients and manage... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation
    3 days per week

    Fox Point Recruitment

    Newport Beach, CA
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Director of Accounting. Be the first to apply!