Director of Accounting - Irvine
Irvine, CA
Corporate Support Services /
Regular Full-Time /
Hybrid
Who We Are
With a legacy spanning four decades, Action Property Management has become the premier choice for homeowner’s association management. Founded in 1984, Action began with a single client and a vision to elevate ethical and professional standards in the HOA industry. Our unwavering commitment to integrity, and professionalism coupled with our core values of excellence, innovation and care for people, continues to define us. Today, as the largest privately owned HOA management company in the West, we proudly serve over 300 communities across 9 offices. Our success is fueled by a team of nearly 900 dedicated team members who genuinely love what they do and are dedicated to helping homeowners thrive and love where they live.
Action Property Management seeks a Director of Accounting to join our team.
The Director of Accounting is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the Staff Accounting, AP, AR, Escrow Closing, and Production teams. This role will drive operational excellence, compliance, and innovation in financial processes, ensuring alignment across departments and delivering outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders. This is a highly visible leadership position, focused on mentoring talent, modernizing workflows, and ensuring financial integrity and scalability.
This is a hybrid role based out of the Irvine corporate office.
Please note that only candidates who permanently reside in the United States are eligible for consideration.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspire and lead the Staff Accounting, AP, AR, Escrow Closing, and Production teams, creating a culture focused on operational excellence, responsiveness, and innovation.
- Lead with accountability, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and US GAAP, while meeting deliverable deadlines.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, challenging the status quo, and executing process enhancements or automation strategies to modernize workflows and improve speed, accuracy, and scalability.
- Identify and drive execution of initiatives that improve team bandwidth and capacity (e.g., offshoring, process improvement, automation)
- Act as a cross-functional connector, bridging the gap between accounting, operations, client-facing teams, and board members – providing support and guidance and ensuring transparency.
- Own complex issue resolution, providing leadership on escalations and root cause analysis.
- Represent the accounting team in strategic initiatives, sales presentation, and new client onboarding efforts.
- Serve as a voice of the client, driving decisions that enhance service quality, communication, and client confidence.
- Develop and mentor team leaders, instilling strong judgment, clear expectations, and a service-first mindset.
- Facilitate learning and development by contributing to training, board semiars, and professional growth opportunities
- Own full responsibility for assigned departmental or project budgets, ensuring alignment with overall corporate financial goals.
- Partner closely with finance and leadership teams to set realistic, strategic budgets that support business objectives.
- Identify risks and opportunities that could impact the budget and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Continuously define, prioritize, and support initiatives that align with Action Property Management’s vision to reimagine HOAs, including:
- o Customized and profitable accounting services for high margin clients
- o Differentiated offerings driving financial transparency, insights, and trust to clients
Position and Work Environment
- Hybrid position based out of the Irvine corporate office. Emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere with open communication and mutual respect among team members.
- Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
Required Skills / Abilities
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role managing large teams.
- Proven success in driving operational change and optimizing financial systems and processes.
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
- A strategic leader with a track record of building high-performing, results-driven teams.
- A self-starter with the ability to set priorities, anticipate challenges, and drive initiatives independently.
- An effective change agent, skilled at leading transformation and building alignment across diverse stakeholders.
- Customer focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service to clients and internal partners.
- A proactive, excellent communicator, adept at translating a broad range of financial concepts/issues to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong internal control focus.
- Analytical and solution-oriented, with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Preferred Experience
- Background in the property management or real estate industry.
- Knowledge of the CA Davis-Stirling Act.
- Familiarity with accounting platforms such as CINC Systems.
- Experience with AP Workflow tools and automation technologies
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced credentials strongly preferred
Why Join Action
- Award-Winning Culture: Proud recipient of the 2025 Great Place to Work Certification.
- Highly Rated Employer: 4.3 star rating on Glassdoor –read our reviews here.
- Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and work-from-home days.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, and 401(k) matching.
- Work-Life Balance: Unlimited PTO plus sick time, holiday pay, and your birthday holiday.
- Cutting Edge Technology: Access to industry-leading tools and resources that drive efficiency and success.
- Career Growth and Development: Join a company committed to supporting your professional growth and helping you achieve your goals.
$150,000 - $190,000 a year
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Action Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Supports a Drug Free Workplace. Pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
