Director of Accounting & Finance (Imaging Centers) — Greater Los Angeles, CA | Pacific Executive Search

Director of Accounting & Finance (Imaging Centers)

(Job ID: 2013)

Greater Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid

Direct Hire

Healthcare

$160,000 – $170,000 base

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Overview

Stepping into a leadership role within a prominent outpatient imaging network, this position directs accounting and finance operations that underpin high-quality healthcare delivery. Based in Southern California, the organization offers a complex financial landscape involving month-end close, GAAP compliance, and ERP system management, providing a seasoned accounting professional a chance to lead a skilled team through evolving financial processes. The role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in financial reporting and reconciliation, ideally complemented by CPA credentials and advanced ERP experience.

Title: Director of Accounting & Finance (Imaging Centers)
Industry: Diagnostic Imaging Services
Location: Greater Los Angeles

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting functions to ensure strict compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal financial controls.
Lead the monthly close cycle, including preparation and review of detailed financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Manage the expense reimbursement process, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and clear communication with stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit procedures and timely issue resolution.
Drive efficiency improvements in accounting workflows without compromising accuracy or completeness of financial data.
Support implementation and project management efforts related to financial applications such as Alteryx and ERP enhancements.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting team, fostering professional development and accountability.

Qualifications

Must-Have:
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains ERP or similar financial systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Nice-to-Have:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and/or MBA from an accredited institution.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Alteryx.
- Previous experience in healthcare finance or diagnostic imaging sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Accounting Manager hires fail?
Because companies hire for close execution when the real need is issue ownership and team leadership. Many candidates can manage a checklist. Far fewer can stabilize the function under pressure, improve weak processes, coach staff, and hold the line during audit, turnover, or reporting stress.
What are strong Accounting Manager candidates evaluating during the interview process?
They are usually trying to understand whether they are walking into a stable environment, a cleanup situation, or an under-resourced function. Strong candidates do not just evaluate title and compensation. They assess whether success is realistically achievable and whether leadership understands what the accounting team actually needs.
Is the CPA really required for roles like this?
Sometimes yes, and often functionally yes even when the posting says "preferred." At leadership levels especially, the CPA frequently acts as a credibility signal for hiring managers, auditors, lenders, investors, or boards. There are exceptions, but in many accounting searches it remains one of the clearest markers of technical foundation.
How do strong candidates typically evaluate opportunities like this?
Strong candidates rarely evaluate a role based on title alone. They look at what the position actually owns, how the function is viewed internally, whether the environment is stable or in transition, and what success will realistically look like in the first 6 to 12 months. Many first discover a role through a posting, but the strongest career decisions usually come from understanding the context behind the opportunity, not just the job description. In accounting and finance hiring, that level of context is often what separates a lateral move from a meaningful one. Learn more about how strategic accounting and finance searches differ from transactional recruiting.
Why is cost accounting experience often treated as a separate requirement?
Because cost accounting is not just a line item on a resume. In the right environments, it shapes how the business understands margins, inventory, production efficiency, and operating performance. Employers usually separate it out because general accounting strength alone does not guarantee sound judgment in a costing environment.

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