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Senior Accounting Manager

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We're supporting an innovative aerospace company on a mission to make life on Earth better through space technology. This team develops leading electric propulsion systems for satellites and provides one of the industry's most cost-efficient orbital launch services.
They're seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee and automate accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This individual will play a key role in streamlining processes, strengthening financial integrity, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulations
  • Coordinate sales tax audits and manage completion timelines
  • Work with tax professionals to oversee income and indirect tax compliance
  • Prepare quarterly sales and use tax returns
  • Invoice customers, manage receivables, and automate the process where possible
  • Manage receivables financing and conduct inventory and fixed asset audits
Month-End & Year-End Close
  • Lead and manage close processes to ensure timely, accurate reporting
  • Prepare or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Team Leadership & Development
  • Mentor and oversee an Accounts Payable Lead
  • Support professional growth and ensure consistent process execution
Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Partner with leadership to prepare annual budgets and forecasts
  • Implement companywide budgeting and FP&A systems
  • Deliver financial insights to guide business decisions
Process Improvement & Automation
  • Identify and implement process efficiencies and best practices
  • Recommend and deploy accounting software or automation tools to improve operations
Ad-Hoc Analysis
  • Develop custom reports and analyses for leadership
  • Provide data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions
Compensation Range: $134,868 - $167,089 (Base salary, Bay Area market range; excludes bonus and benefits)

Education & Certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA required (CMA or CFA considered a plus)
Experience
  • 7-10 years of accounting or finance experience, including 3-5 years in management
  • Strong background in financial reporting, general ledger, and audits
  • Experience with manufacturing or production accounting environments
  • Knowledge of cost accounting and sales/use tax compliance
Technical Skills
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Experience with ERP systems (Odoo, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle)
  • Familiarity with FP&A tools and financial modeling
  • Understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial regulations
Leadership & Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Skilled communicator with cross-functional leadership experience
  • Adaptable, strategic, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
Preferred Multipliers
  • Multi-entity and consolidation experience
  • Background in modern manufacturing accounting systems
  • Process automation expertise
  • Hands-on Odoo 17 ERP experience
  • Experience implementing FP&A systems or financial modeling processes
Regulatory Requirement
  • Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or asylee) to comply with export and ITAR/EAR regulations

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