Accounting Manager

Description:

Landing Gear Technologies (LGT) is an FAA-Certified Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gears and components. We believe our organization can only be as good as the employees that stand behind it. In this constantly growing industry, we are always seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are seeking a highly experienced Accounting Manager to lead and strengthen the financial operations of our Aviation MRO organization. This role is critical to ensuring strict GAAP compliance, maintaining accurate financial reporting in a complex operational environment, and supporting the CFO with strategic financial insights.The ideal candidate is a CPA with deep expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, sales tax compliance, budgeting, bank reconciliations, and inventory accounting—particularly within industries that manage high-value, regulated inventory such as aviation or manufacturing.This position reports directly to the CFO and plays a key role in supporting operational leadership with timely, accurate financial information.In an Aviation MRO business, financial precision directly impacts operational performance, regulatory compliance, and profitability. This role is not just about closing the books—it’s about building financial clarity in a technically demanding industry and serving as a trusted partner to the CFO.
Duties and Responsibilities:
GAAP Compliance & Financial Reporting

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Research and resolve complex technical accounting matters
Coordinate and support external audits and regulatory inquiries

Month-End Close & General Ledger Management

Lead and optimize the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Oversee general ledger accuracy and integrity
Record journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Perform detailed variance analysis and provide financial insights to the CFO
Ensure timely completion of all close-related deliverables

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
Monitor cash flow and support short-term cash forecasting
Ensure proper recording of cash transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly

Inventory Management & Cost Accounting (Aviation MRO Focus)

Oversee accounting for high-value aviation parts, rotables, repairable components, and consumables
Ensure accurate inventory valuation (including standard costing, job costing, or actual costing as applicable)
Reconcile perpetual inventory systems to the general ledger
Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
Partner with operations to manage cycle counts and physical inventory processes
Implement controls to safeguard inventory and minimize shrinkage

Sales Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure proper sales and use tax compliance
Ensure accurate reporting related to parts sales, repairs, and service transactions
Stay current on aviation-related tax regulations and exemptions

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support

Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
Partner with CFO to develop revenue and cost projections
Analyze labor margins, parts margins, and overhead absorption
Provide the CFO with forward-looking financial analysis to support growth initiatives

Leadership & Process Improvement

Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Strengthen internal controls in a highly regulated aviation environment
Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, supply chain, and operations teams
Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
Active CPA license (preferred)
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in aviation, manufacturing, or MRO environments
Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong experience managing month-end close and general ledger functions
Hands-on experience with inventory accounting in high-value, regulated industries
Proven expertise in budgeting and financial planning
Experience with ERP systems (aviation or manufacturing ERP strongly preferred)
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills