Accounting Manager

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Ready to own the close and shape finance at a brand-new Aerospace Manufacturer?! Join our client’s high-caliber team as an Accounting Manager in Manchester, CT. Reporting directly to the new CFO who KBW placed, you’ll lead accounting operations, with a clear path to Controller as the company scales.

Salary
: $125,000–$135,000 + 8% bonus + stock options and elite benefits.

Location
:
Mostly onsite in Manchester, CT (local candidates only; 1–2 remote days possible after ramp-up).

Note
:
The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

• Succession to Controller
  :
  Clear growth path in a VC-backed startup with A+ investors and a world-class board.
• High-Impact Leadership
  :
  Own full-cycle accounting and partner with C-suite, engineering, and operations.
• Elite Backing
  :
  Large A-round funding with notable investors and BOD.
• Startup + Defense Rigor
  :
  Work at the intersection of speed and precision—your processes will power aerospace innovation.
• Best-in-Class Perks
  : 85% paid medical, unlimited PTO, 4% 401(k) match, live performance reviews, and meaningful equity.
• Major Customers
  :
  Support programs for Joby Aviation (eVTOL leader) and next-gen drone R&D.

• Own day-to-day accounting: AP, AR, payroll, GL, and full month-end/quarter-end/year-end close under GAAP.
• Strengthen internal controls across cash, fixed assets, and reporting; prep for clean audits.
• Build budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; deliver dashboards that drive executive decisions.
• Lead ERP transition from Quick Books to Infor Syteline; integrate HRIS, expense, and finance tools.
• Partner with program leads on cost accounting, direct/indirect cost analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Coordinate external financial and government audits; FAR/DFARS/CAS experience a plus.
• Collaborate with C-suite and manufacturing leaders to align finance with strategic goals.

• Experience
  : 4–6+ years in progressive accounting;
  manufacturing or tech background required (aerospace/defense a major plus).
• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance;
  CPA or public accounting background strongly preferred
  .
• Technical Skills
  : Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (Quick Books or Infor Syteline transition); cost accounting knowledge essential.
• Knowledge
  :
  Deep US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting; government contracting exposure a plus.
• Skills
  :
  Dynamic communicator who translates numbers into strategy for executives and engineers.
• Mindset
  :
  Hands‑on builder, strategic thinker, and thrives in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments.
• Location
  :
  Local to Manchester, CT for mostly onsite work (flexibility for hybrid earned over time).

Ready to Launch Finance into the Future?

Join a VC‑backed aerospace leader where your accounting leadership will power the next era of flight! Submit your resume to Nick Congdon at today. Don’t miss this rare chance to grow with a startup backed by visionaries!

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance