Accounting Manager

Responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and adherence to government and industry regulations. Ownership of financial statements, internal controls and audit leadership.

• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results
• Responsible for general ledger and it accuracy
• Oversee payroll
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including timeliness and documentation
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and financial analyses
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including standard costing, variances, and excess & obsolete reserves
• Maintain cost accounting systems supporting manufacturing, labor tracking and overhead allocation
• Prepare and presents monthly financial statements including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow to senior management
• Serve as reviewer and owner of financial reporting accuracy
• Establish, document and enforce accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP
• Evaluate and resolve complex accounting issues, exercising professional judgment
• Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors, government auditors and tax advisors
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Identify financial and operational risks and opportunities related to manufacturing, inventory and assets
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team, setting performance goals and reviewing work
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Management
• Assist with system implementations or upgrades (ERP, cost accounting, inventory, reporting tools)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three to five years of accounting experience and/or training, including manufacturing and cost accounting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with inventory, WIP, standard costing and manufacturing variances
• Advanced Excel skills
• Aerospace or defense industry experienced preferred