Job Summary

A Full Cycle Accounting Manager opportunity is available with an established aerospace and manufacturing organization in Ventura, CA. This temp-to-hire role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys owning the full accounting cycle, improving processes, supporting financial visibility, and leading a capable accounting team.

This position offers the chance to join a stable, operations-driven environment where accounting plays a key role in business decision-making. The ideal candidate will appreciate a collaborative workplace with supportive leadership, opportunities to mentor staff, and exposure to ERP-based accounting processes within the aerospace and defense industry.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.
- Oversee AP, AR, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and full-cycle accounting operations.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting support.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, accounting policies, and internal control standards.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while supporting process improvements.
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams on ERP-driven accounting workflows.

Compensation and Benefits

- Job type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Ventura, CA.
- Pay range: $58 to $64 per hour depending on experience

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage full-cycle accounting operations across AP, AR, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, close, and reporting.
- Lead month-end close, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and internal control activities.
- Supervise accounting staff and support team performance, accuracy, and accountability.
- Support ERP-based accounting processes in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience required.
- 2+ years of accounting management or supervisory experience required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle required.
- Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience required.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work hands-on while also managing priorities, deadlines, and team performance.

Preferred Qualifications

- CPA certification preferred.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Government contracting experience a plus.

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