NorthwoodSpace Senior Accounting Manager responsible for building and scaling accounting operations and financial infrastructure. Leads month-end and cost accounting processes and ensures accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Execute and oversee the day-to-day general ledger activities, ensuring accurate, timely record-keeping in accordance with US GAAP.
Support the Controller in designing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide financial controls and accounting policies that foster financial discipline.
Manage the configuration, maintenance, and data integrity of the corporate accounting system, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing system workflows.
Coordinate schedules and prepare underlying workpapers for external audits and tax compliance.
Collaborate with local bookkeepers in international jurisdictions to ensure timely month-end close and accurate reporting
Lead cost accounting efforts and collaborate with production, supply chain and engineering to lead unit cost reduction efforts
Partner with finance to support cost reduction efforts, fundraising, forecasting and executive reporting
Implement process improvements to decrease month end close timelines, scale systems efficiently and automate accounting workflows
Accounts Payable and Procurement Operations
End-to-end AP process, including invoice validation, PO matching, and proper coding.
Review and authorize payment runs (ACH, wires, checks) for final Controller approval.
Oversee the resolution of complex vendor invoice discrepancies and inquiries.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting5+ years of progressiveStrong working knowledge of US GAAPProven success buildingAdditional InformationTo conform to U
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business discipline.
5+ years of progressive, professional corporate accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, multi-entity financial reporting, ASC 606 , and internal controls framework across domestic and international operations.
Demonstrated experience operating within a fast-paced, inventory-driven hardware, manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial software, specifically NetSuite or a comparable system.
A deeply hands-on approach and attention to detail, showing equal enthusiasm for completing foundational operational tasks and managing structured accounting projects.
Preferred
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
Prior accounting experience within the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industrial sectors.
Familiarity with SQL or advanced data analysis tools to construct custom reporting pipelines for procurement, inventory, or billing structures.
Proven success building, scaling, and mentoring a lean accounting team during phases of high organizational growth
Additional Information:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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