Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting
Own all core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls
Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules; ensure integrity of accounting data within the ERP/accounting system
Design, implement, and scale accounting processes, systems, and controls to support company growth
Build and maintain cost accounting processes for hardware manufacturing, including inventory, WIP, and COGS tracking
Partner closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate financial capture of manufacturing activity
Lead ERP and accounting system implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration
Collaborate with Strategic Finance to align accounting outputs with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
Direct experience in hardware manufacturing or R&D environments, with deep understanding of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost structures
Proven track record of scaling accounting operations and implementing new financial systems and processes
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements
Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Ability and willingness to travel to our Oxnard headquarters for onsite collaboration and meetings

Benefits

Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
PTO and Paid Sick Time
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Daily catered lunch to office
Paid Parental leave
Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems
Relocation benefit; bonus and pay bump

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledgercost accountingfinancial reportingfinancial statementsvariance analysesinventory accountingcost of goods soldGAAP

Soft Skills

analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA