Project Accountant Jobs in Irvine, CA

INTRODUCTION

TriMark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Position Summary:

• The Senior Accounting Manager reports to the West Region Chief Financial Officer
• Located in Irvine, CA
• Full-Time
• In Office

The Senior Accounting Manager is the senior leader of the accounting department, providing direct oversight and leadership to ensure accurate financial results prepared in accordance with US GAAP and company policies. This role involves comprehensive management of all accounting operations, with a primary focus on the month-end close process, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and process improvements. This position supports the commercial kitchen equipment group and partners closely with project management, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate project costing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting for construction and installation projects. Experience in construction project accounting is highly desirable, particularly in job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and contract-based project financial tracking. The Senior Accounting Manager will actively collaborate across functions and divisions to enhance accounting operations and internal controls over financial reporting. This role demands a hands-on leader with effective communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly matrixed structure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Operations Management:

• Manage the month-end close/calendar for the division, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Streamline the close process for increased efficiency with a focus on completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee corporate policies and procedures adherence, including review of manual journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Process Improvement and Internal Controls:

• Create efficient and controlled processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in accounting operations.
• Develop and implement standards and improvements in the internal control environment.
• Enhance and document financial processes (manual and system automated), policies, and procedures.

Leadership and Development:

• Develop a high-performing accounting team through effective hiring, coaching, development, accountability, and succession planning.
• Provide department leadership, including training and development of finance team members.

Audit and Compliance:

• Act as the primary contact for the annual audit with external auditors and bank compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with Corporate S&U Tax COE to ensure compliance with sales and use tax collections and filing/remittance.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Actively participate in the implementation of InforM3, championing best practices ahead of implementation.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, credit & collections, FP&A, and corporate functions.

COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of financial reporting solutions, such as Hyperion or OneStream.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting (preferred).
• Hands-on leader with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Effective communicator at all levels with strong oral and written skills.
• Ability to provide leadership to the team to identify and address challenges.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work in a metrics-driven environment.
• Willingness to engage in all functional areas of the business, including sales, procurement, and operations, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 8 – 12 years of proven accounting experience, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• Experience working with private equity sponsors in a high-growth company environment.
• Familiarity with ERPs and accounting cycles.
• Public company accounting experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or large regional firm, and knowledge of SEC regulations and provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (preferred).
• Experience in evaluating and implementing cloud-based accounting and reporting systems (preferred).
• Team management and leadership experience.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

Compensation includes the posted base salary range and does not reflect potential commission, incentive, bonus, or other additional compensation opportunities, where applicable. Total compensation is determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related compensatory factors.

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark’s benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@trimarkusa.com.

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