Director Accounting Operations Jobs in California

Cineverse is a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming channels, all powered by its advanced, proprietary technology platform. Cineverse currently features enthusiast brands for subscription video on demand (SVOD), advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. Cineverse entertains consumers around the globe by providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast streaming channels and technology services to some of the world's largest media, retail and technology companies. For more information, please visitwww.cineverse.com.

The Director, Accounting Operations will lead and optimize the core accounting operations functions, including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit & Collections, and Payroll. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient transaction processing, strong internal controls, scalable processes, and exceptional service delivery across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep operational accounting experience, a track record of managing high-performing teams, and expertise in implementing process improvements, automation, and controls across multiple accounting functions.

Essential Functions

• Lead and oversee all Accounting Operations functions, including Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit & Collections, Payroll, and Equity Administration.
• Develop and maintain scalable processes, policies, and internal controls to support operational excellence and compliance requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely vendor payments, expense processing, and strong controls over disbursements.
• Oversee customer billing operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing in accordance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Lead the Credit & Collections team to optimize cash collections, minimize delinquent accounts, and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Establish collection strategies, monitor key performance metrics, and provide regular reporting and forecasts to senior leadership.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, tax compliance, reconciliations, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage equity administration through Certent, including stock option grants, vesting schedules, employee transactions, reporting requirements, and coordination with Legal, HR, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements across all accounting operations functions.
• Partner with the broader accounting function to support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and balance sheet account management.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and automation efforts to increase efficiency, enhance controls, and improve stakeholder experience.
• Lead the implementation, optimization, and integration of accounting systems and operational tools, including NetSuite, Certent, payroll platforms, and billing systems.
• Develop and monitor operational metrics and KPIs to measure team performance, productivity, and effectiveness.
• Mentor a high-performing accounting operations team with team members in the U.S. and India while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key business partner to Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Executive Leadership on accounting operation initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring accurate documentation, timely responses, and compliance with audit requirements.
• Lead special projects including system implementations, acquisitions, integrations, process redesigns, and organizational scaling initiatives.

Essential Qualifications / Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with significant leadership responsibility in accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple accounting operations functions, including Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit & Collections, Payroll, and Equity Administration.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and operational accounting best practices.
• Direct experience administering equity programs and working within Certent (or similar equity management platform) considered a strong plus.
• Experience leading payroll operations and partnering with HR on compensation, benefits, and compliance-related matters.
• Experience with collections management, cash flow optimization, and customer account management strategies.
• Experience in a publicly traded company environment.
• Experience within media, technology, SaaS, advertising, or other high-growth environments.
• Proven success leading large teams, building organizational capability, and driving measurable process improvements.
• Strong systems expertise, including NetSuite, ERP implementations, automation tools, and operational workflow technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong familiarity with reporting and analytics tools.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership presence, business partnership capabilities, and a customer-service-oriented mindset.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to operational excellence and accountability.

Cineverse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate or promote discrimination or harassment of any kind. Cineverse does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.