Senior Accounting Manager
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Job Location:
Alameda, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Details:
Were 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 industrys most cost-efficient orbital launch services.
Theyre 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:$134868 - $167089 (Base salary Bay Area market range; excludes bonus and benefits)
Details:
Education & Certification
- Bachelors 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
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