Git AI Accounting Manager at Git AI responsible for building and improving accounting operations and financial reporting in a fast-moving startup. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and support engineering and manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure accurate accounting for accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
Support revenue recognition and contract accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606.
Manage intercompany accounting and support the consolidation of U.S. and Japanese entities, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidated financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for external financial statement audits.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on U.S. federal and state corporate income tax filings, including the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
Manufacturing & Project Cost Accounting
Oversee accounting for inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), manufacturing costs, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
Establish and maintain accurate project cost accounting processes, including the allocation of labor, materials, and overhead costs.
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in AccountingStrong knowledge of UStrong analyticalCPA certificationExperience in aerospaceFamiliarity with FAR
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience independently managing accounting operations.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience managing month-end close, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing or project-based cost accounting, including inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), cost allocation, and fixed assets.
Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and leveraging accounting systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Experience coordinating external financial statement audits and maintaining audit-ready accounting records.
Strong Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting or ERP systems.
Ability to independently manage accounting operations, resolve complex accounting issues, and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a hands-on, detail-oriented, and ownership-driven mindset.
Preferred
CPA certification.
Experience in aerospace, defense technology, or U.S. government contracting.
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, CAS, or DCAA accounting requirements.
Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting, and manufacturing cost accounting.
Experience with international subsidiaries, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.
Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
Experience implementing or integrating accounting, procurement, expense management, or inventory systems.
Experience in a venture-backed startup or high-growth environment.
