Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Ventura, CA within the aerospace and defense industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing core accounting operations, improving processes, supporting financial analysis, and leading a team in a highly regulated environment.
The Accounting Manager will oversee key functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger accounting, month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and government contracting compliance. This opportunity offers a stable, mission-driven environment with collaborative teams, supportive leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on financial accuracy, process discipline, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger accounting, and related reconciliations.
- Supervise and support the accounting team to ensure timely, accurate completion of accounting responsibilities.
- Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting activities, forecasting, annual budgeting, and related variance analysis.
- Monitor sales and use tax collection and support associated filings and compliance requirements.
- Approve weekly pay runs, oversee cash control reconciliations, and maintain a strong internal control environment.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and manage KPIs while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, SOX requirements, GAAP, and government contracting requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $134,000 to $135,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Ventura, CA.
- Lead accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, cash controls, and reconciliations.
- Supervise month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and related analysis.
- Manage accounting staff performance, workflow, accuracy, and adherence to established processes.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, internal accounting policies, and applicable government contracting requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience required, with senior-level accounting experience strongly preferred.
- At least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience required.
- Broad knowledge of accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, internal controls, AP, AR, and GL accounting.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial reporting requirements, and accounting best practices.
- Experience with financial software and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and accounting operations.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Must be a US person, including US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including repetitive use of hands and fingers, occasional walking, standing, carrying, reaching, and lifting up to 35 pounds with reasonable accommodation as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA certification.
- Experience with government contracts.
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
- Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal control documentation.
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