Accounting Manager
Location: Santa Ana, California
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: August 3, 2026
Job ID: 650064
Job Description
Accounting Manager
Direct Hire
Onsite - Santa Ana
85-92k
Must haves:
5-10 years of total experience
AP/AR
Month end close
Construction
Job Costing/WIP Reporting
Nice to haves:
CPA
Leadership
Bachelor's in Accounting
WIP Reporting
Accounting Manager
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Own the full cycle accounting function: AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and general ledger
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Lead budget development and variance analysis across all projects and departments
- Hold managers accountable to budget and financial KPIs
- Conduct regular job cost reviews with project teams and escalate variances proactively
- Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls across the company
- Partner with operations to drive profitability and efficiency on every project
- Be a driver in leadership meetings, not just a reporter, but a challenger and a problem-solver
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, bonding requirements, and construction-specific accounting standards.
- Manage annual audit/review process with external CPAs
- Oversee lien waivers, contract compliance, and subcontractor financial documentation
- Maintain proper insurance, licensing, and surety bond documentation
- Lead and develop the accounting team
- Optimize and manage accounting systems (I.e. QuickBooks)
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting infrastructure
Required Qualifications
- 5-10+ years of accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in construction industry
- Deep knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and AIA billing
- Demonstrated ability to hold others accountable and influence without authority
- Strong communicator who can translate financials for non-finance audiences
- Proven track record of driving process improvement and organizational change
- Proficiency in construction accounting software
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Experience with GC or subcontractor operations
- Familiarity with certified payroll / prevailing wage compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
