A high-growth aerospace and defense manufacturing company providing advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and integrated production solutions for spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and mission-critical defense systems. The organization operates in a highly regulated manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence, financial discipline, quality, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, SOX, EPICOR, Blackline preferred
5+ years of accounting and finance experience, preferably within manufacturing or aerospace environments
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
Understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing operations
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and month-end close processes
Knowledge of revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting is a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Day to Day Responsibilities
Support accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Supervise accounting functions including reporting, billing, budgeting, and reconciliations
Support payroll reconciliations, banking transactions, and cash flow forecasting Analyze labor, material, overhead, inventory, and production costs while identifying trends and variances
Prepare financial reports, gross margin analysis, and management reporting packages
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, audit support, and SOX compliance documentation
Partner with operational leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
Support ERP and process improvement initiatives across finance and operations
Coordinate audit requests, reporting requirements, and ad hoc financial analysis for leadership
Monitor inventory valuation and manufacturing cost reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across departments