General Ledger Accounting Manager
Irvine, California
Position Type: Full Time
Req ID: 2026-1630153
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Company Overview:
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Allied Universal® is hiring a General Ledger Accounting Manager. The General Ledger Accounting Manager will lead a portion of the general accounting function. You will manage the month end close process, Fixed Asset close process, selected account reconciliations, maintain internal controls and support internal and external audit procedures in conjunction with both the financial statement and SOX audits. The Manager will interact with other headquarters departments, operations personnel, and/or outside agencies to resolve problems. This role will also be responsible for training and developing a two-person accounting team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the general ledger accounting function to ensure all month end financial closing activities are completed accurately, timely and efficiently
- Lead Fixed Asset function including close and related internal control processes as well as monthly reporting
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger; lead review procedures with Accountants and Senior Accountants to ensure compliance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and company policies
- Support timely completion of internal monthly and external quarterly/annual reporting
- Maintain an effective and efficient internal control structure to ensure the accuracy of the financial information, and compliance with GAAP and related Allied Universal policies and procedures
- Provide support to external auditors and consultants and ensure completion of the year-end financial statement audit and SOX audit
- Hire, coach, and train professional accounting staff to build Allied Universal and accounting knowledge
- Develop and maintain career development program for direct report team members
- Support systems and processes enhancement utilizing new technology
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressive accounting management experience, preferably in a service industry.
- Proficient knowledge of GAAP (inclusive of public company accounting and financial reporting standards)
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required
- Ability to manage and motivate the team through an evolving environment
- Effectively identify and resolve problems in high visibility, high stress situations
- Strong analytical abilities and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
- Able to stay abreast of changes to existing financial accounting and reporting changes
- Highly proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior auditor background or experience in working with external auditors
- Prior Merger and Acquisition Integration experience
- Attainment of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Master of Business Administration degree
- Master’s degree in Accounting
BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
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