Divisional Accounting Manager

Divisional Accounting Manager

Department:
Accounting/Finance

Location:

On-Site – Longmont, CO

Travel:
Up to 25%

FLSA:
Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

About Vitesse:
How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime—it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country.

Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission-critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems is optimizing the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next-generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems.

Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.

SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of cost accounting operations, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial reporting. This role ensures accurate product costing, monitors inventory transactions, analyzes manufacturing variances, and supports operational leadership with financial insights to improve profitability and cost control. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

GL and Financial Reporting

• Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts within ERP systems across the C5
  
  ISR business unit, ensuring accuracy and proper classification of all transactions.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for Controller review.
• Ensure close activities are completed on schedule; identify and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Maintain and improve close checklists, reconciliation templates, and supporting documentation.

Cost Accounting and Analysis

• Manage all cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations including review of variances.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide explanations to management.
• Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) and product margins.
• Conduct product cost analysis and profitability reporting.
• Identify and support cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Oversee AP and AR functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Review and approve AP disbursements and vendor payment runs.
• Monitor AR aging and support collections efforts; provide analysis of outstanding balances to leadership.
• Ensure proper three-way matching, purchase order compliance, and expense coding across AP transactions.
• Identify and implement process improvements in AP/AR workflows to improve efficiency and controls.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports and variance analysis.
• Manage inventory valuation reporting and reconciliation.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to cost and inventory controls.
• Develop management reports and dashboards for operational performance.

ERP System Management

• Utilize ERP systems across the business unit for cost tracking, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate integration between manufacturing, inventory, and financial modules.
• Develop and maintain Epicor financial and cost reports for leadership.

Program / Percentage-of-Completion (POC) Accounting

• Own percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting for applicable long-term contracts and programs, ensuring revenue and cost recognition is accurate, supportable, and consistent with company…