We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager - Director to join a growing organization in Lake Forest, California. This position is ideal for someone in public accounting who brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service. The role offers the opportunity to guide tax engagements, support team development, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values balance and long-term success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of complex tax filings for individuals, corporations, and sales and use tax matters.<br>• Oversee multiple client engagements at once, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.<br>• Provide direction and mentorship to tax staff, helping develop technical skills, review accuracy, and career growth.<br>• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, compliance considerations, and risk areas to support sound financial decisions.<br>• Evaluate and refine tax-related policies, procedures, and documentation to strengthen consistency and operational effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on specialized engagements, including work involving nonprofit organizations, unions, and retirement-related entities when applicable.<br>• Research tax issues and interpret changing regulations to recommend practical solutions for clients and leadership.<br>• Support practice growth by building strong client relationships and contributing to a high-performing tax function.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor / Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee daily accounting activities, guide team performance, and help ensure an accurate and timely month-end close. The position requires strong judgment, reliability, and the ability to operate independently while maintaining high standards across reporting, reconciliation, and inventory-related accounting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee core accounting operations and provide day-to-day direction to team members to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Manage general ledger activity and verify that financial records remain complete, organized, and compliant with internal standards.<br>• Coordinate inventory-related accounting tasks within the close cycle, with close attention to valuation, adjustments, and reporting accuracy.<br>• Support financial statement audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and resolving follow-up items efficiently.<br>• Review account balances regularly, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions when needed.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial information to help leadership understand performance and maintain strong internal controls.<br>• Serve as a dependable accounting lead who can work independently and keep departmental priorities moving forward in the absence of senior leadership.
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller-level consultant to provide immediate leadership and support during a transition within the accounting organization. This is a hands-on role that will oversee the day-to-day accounting function while managing a team responsible for transactional accounting and month-end close activities.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Lead daily accounting operations, including:<br>Accounts Payable<br>Accounts Receivable<br>General Ledger<br>Fixed Assets<br>Month-end close<br>Manage and mentor a team of five accounting professionals, including senior accountants and AP/AR staff.<br>Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting team questions, issue resolution, and escalations.<br>Support month-end close analysis and review of financial results.<br>Review and approve payroll processing.<br>Assist with technical accounting matters, including lease accounting (ASC 842) and other complex journal entries as needed.<br>Support audit requests, audit schedules, and related documentation.<br>Ensure an efficient close process within a fast-paced reporting environment.<br>Qualifications<br>Public company accounting experience required.<br>Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller.<br>Experience managing accounting staff and overseeing month-end close processes.<br>Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and lease accounting (ASC 842).<br>ERP experience required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred. Candidates with Oracle, SAP, or other large ERP platform experience will also be considered.<br>Ability to quickly assess processes, provide leadership, and contribute in a hands-on capacity.<br>Engagement Details<br>Title: Interim Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller<br>Duration: Approximately 4-5 months, with potential for adjustment based on hiring timelines<br>Start Date: ASAP<br>Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)<br>Reporting To: Controller<br><br>This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting consultant who enjoys stepping into critical leadership roles and driving a high-performing accounting function during periods of transition.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead / Supervisor to guide a busy receivables function in Garden Grove, California. This role will oversee day-to-day collections activity, strengthen processes, and help improve incoming cash performance across a large account base. The position is ideal for someone who can coach a small team, create clear accountability, and partner with leadership to resolve complex account issues in a manufacturing setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounts receivable activities for a high-volume portfolio of roughly 2,000+ customer accounts.</p><p>• Lead collection efforts to reduce overdue balances and support steady cash flow for business operations.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop a small AR team while preparing the function for future expansion.</p><p>• Create clear workflows, performance standards, and accountability measures across the receivables process.</p><p>• Review aging reports regularly and ensure consistent follow-up on delinquent customer balances.</p><p>• Design and refine collection strategies for complex, labor-intensive receivables activity.</p><p>• Measure team and individual results against collection targets and address gaps in performance.</p><p>• Work closely with internal leadership to escalate account concerns and drive timely resolution of payment issues.</p><p>• Support the continued build-out of the accounts receivable function for the Garden Grove, California location.</p><p>• Maintain a collaborative, team-oriented presence in a fully onsite manufacturing environment during standard business hours.</p>