Associate Director of Accounting

Location: San Diego, CA

Base Salary: $150,000–$175,000 Additional Compensation: Target bonus and long-term incentives

Reports To: Controller

Accounting Operations & Close Leadership: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent execution. Coordinate workflows across Accounting Managers, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other business partners. Establish clear ownership, review standards, documentation requirements, and internal controls for key deliverables. Develop backup coverage and cross-training to support operational continuity. Ensure accounting records, workpapers, and reporting packages are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization: Stabilize and optimize Workday-enabled accounting processes, workflows, reporting, and controls. Identify process gaps, resource constraints, and recurring execution issues. Implement sustainable improvements that strengthen efficiency, accountability, and operational consistency. Recommend resource allocation and staffing solutions to support current needs and future growth. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures that make accounting processes clear and repeatable.

Cross-Functional & Parent Company Collaboration: Serve as the primary operational accounting liaison for parent company stakeholders. Own the execution, tracking, and follow-through of reporting deliverables and audit support. Partner with FP&A, Procurement, HR, IT, and Legal to coordinate accounting activities and resolve operational issues. Identify transactions or business changes requiring additional accounting guidance. Escalate material accounting risks and governance matters to the Controller.

Team Leadership & Development: Coach Accounting Managers and staff to strengthen ownership, accountability, and execution. Build team capabilities through documentation, cross-training, and knowledge sharing. Create clarity around responsibilities and priorities when business demands compete. Promote continuous improvement and develop future leaders within the accounting function. Balance immediate operational needs with long-term team development and organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including increasing leadership responsibility. Experience leading accounting operations, close processes, financial reporting support, and audit activities. Demonstrated success leading teams through significant systems, process, organizational, or business change. Proven ability to establish structure, accountability, and execution discipline in an evolving environment. Ability to identify operational risks, capability gaps, capacity constraints, and recurring process issues—and implement sustainable solutions. Experience effectively coordinating resources across teams and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to balance near-term execution with long-term organizational development and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Compensation & Benefits: The anticipated base salary range is $150,000–$175,000, depending on relevant skills, competencies, experience, and education. The position is also eligible for: Target bonus. Long-term incentives.401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and disability insurance.