Accounting Manager

Position Title:

Accounting Manager

Requisition

Position Location:

Fairfax

Position

Reports To:

Corporate Controller

Supervises Others:
Yes

At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization's collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations across Trident Systems. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this position oversees the General Ledger for Trident Systems and Cash Management, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions for Trident Systems. The Accounting Manager leads the monthly close process, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and drives continuous improvement across transactional accounting, cash management, and compliance functions.

This role requires a collaborative leader with deep technical accounting knowledge and the ability to manage a team and multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Ledger

* Own and maintain the General Ledger, ensuring all accounts are properly recorded, classified, and reconciled in accordance with GAAP, CAS, and company policy.

* Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation, approval and posting journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and adjusting entries.

* Review and approve account reconciliations and balance sheet substantiation on a monthly basis.

* Coordinate with the Corporate Controller and FP&A team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

* Support audit requests and ensure documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready at all times.

Cash Management

* Oversee daily cash management activities, including monitoring bank balances, approving and releasing wire transfers, and managing liquidity to support operational needs.

* Manage banking relationships and serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day banking inquiries.

* Ensure compliance with internal controls over cash disbursements and receipts.

Accounts Payable

* Lead the team that is responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor setup, payment runs, and 1099 reporting.

* Ensure invoices are approved in accordance with the company's delegation of authority and processed accurately and on time.

* Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment disputes and discrepancies in a timely manner.

* Review AP aging reports and proactively manage outstanding balances.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

* Monitor the AR aging schedule, manage collections activities, and coordinate with Program Management and Contracts teams on outstanding receivables.

* Review and approve credit memos and adjustments.

* Support cash application and ensure receipts are posted accurately and timely.

Reconciliations & Internal Controls

* Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and that reconciling items are researched and resolved promptly. Including inventory and intercompany reconciliations.

* Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and processes / procedures to safeguard company assets, ensure the accuracy of financial records and streamline/ automate processes to ensure efficiency.

* Identify control gaps and drive remediation plans in coordination with the Corporate Controller.

Expense & Travel Reimbursement Management

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