Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close; maintain the general ledger and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and day-to-day treasury activities, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, and expenses.
Design and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
Prepare audit materials and serve as primary contact for external auditors and accounting partners.
Partner with engineering and operations on cost tracking, allocations, program-level reporting, and milestone-based accounting.
Support revenue recognition, contract accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with senior leadership.
Own and improve accounting systems, processes, and documentation to ensure scalability and audit readiness.
Support investor reporting, fundraising diligence, and board materials as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with experience owning close and reporting processes
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
Experience operating in a startup, growth-stage, or technically complex environment
High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
CPA or equivalent certification (bonus points)
Experience in aerospace, space, advanced manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries (bonus points)
Familiarity with government contracts, milestone-based funding, or cost-plus environments (bonus points)
Experience with ERP systems and accounting software implementation (bonus points)
Prior experience supporting audits, fundraising diligence, or board reporting (bonus points)

Benefits

Company equity at an exciting time of company growth
Comprehensive medical
401(k) retirement plan
Generous PTO policy
Employee discounts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPfinancial statementscash flow managementaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayroll coordinationbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisinternal controls

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detail

Certifications

CPA