The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working at the detail level—reconciling accounts, reviewing journal entries, and resolving close issues—as they are improving processes, developing accounting policies, supporting audits, building a team, and creating scalable financial infrastructure.
Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure accurate accounting for inventory, work in process, standard costs, purchase commitments, and capital assets.
Participate in cross-functional projects, systems implementations, financing activities, acquisition diligence, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Active CPA license required.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public-accounting experience at a Big Four firm in audit, assurance, transaction services, or a related accounting-advisory practice.
Proven ownership of core accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, internal controls, audit readiness, and process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with aerospace, defense, government contracting, project accounting, or manufacturing operations.
Experience implementing or optimizing an ERP system, including NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, government-contracting, or defense-finance requirements.