Accounting Manager ($150K - $160K + Equity + Bonus Potential)

AG Talent Alliance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Confidential High-Growth Aerospace & Defense Company Start Up in Los Angeles is seeking a process-oriented Accounting Manager to lead month-end close and financial operations. This role will oversee the close cycle, ensure accurate records, and coordinate with offshore teams for timely deliverables.

As the company integrates recently acquired entities, you will support audit readiness and implement scalable processes, while mentoring onshore and offshore staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, mix of Big 4/national firm audit and private industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply it to daily transactions.
• Proactive communication with ability to mentor offshore staff and provide clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close Execution & Review – drive close checklist, reconciliations, equity rollforwards.
• Core Accounting Operations – fixed assets, cash, AR reviews, intercompany activity.
• Audit Readiness – ensure audit trails, supporting schedules, and clean year transitions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Mentoring offshore staff

Month-End Close

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Accounting Manager ($150K - $160K + Equity + Bonus Potential)

Job Openings Accounting Manager ($150K - $160K + Equity + Bonus Potential)

Confidential High-Growth Aerospace & Defense Company Start Up

Position Type: Full-time/Onsite

Reports to: Assistant Controller

Pay: $150-$160K+ Equity + Bonus Potential)

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without current or future employer sponsorship.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a process-oriented Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of month-end close and financial operations. As the company integrates recently acquired businesses, this individual will serve as the boots on the ground to help ensure the team delivers high-quality work and that internal records are accurate, reconciled, and ready for a first-time audit. This is a high-growth role with exposure to technical accounting and business combinations.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Execution & Review

• Drive the monthly close checklist to completion, ensuring all tasks, from bank reconciliations to equity rollforwards, are finalized on schedule
• Perform detailed reviews of work completed by onshore and offshore teams, specifically focusing on AP, prepaids, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare initial flux analysis at the subsidiary and consolidated levels to explain monthly variances in the P&L and balance sheet
• Execute a retrospective cleanup of GL coding across acquired entities to support a unified chart of accounts
• Build and own the standard templates for all recurring reconciliations, ensuring they meet audit-ready standards
• Document existing processes for AP, payroll, and fixed assets, identify weaknesses, and implement process improvements

Core Accounting Operations

• Maintain the fixed asset register and lease accounting schedules (ASC 842), including monthly amortization and rollforwards
• Monitor working capital and cash positioning, perform AR reviews, and manage the deposit liability amortization process
• Coordinate with external tax partners to ensure all compliance filings are tracked and supported by accurate GL data

Audit Readiness

• Implement and enforce strict cut-off procedures to support a clean transition into the new fiscal year
• Ensure every entry has a clear audit trail, including supporting schedules and memos for non-routine adjustments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 or national firm audit and private industry preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply it to everyday transactions, including prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets
• Proactive communication style, with the ability to manage and mentor offshore staff effectively by providing clear feedback and instructions

Equity: Equity component may be included as part of the overall package, depending on prior scope, experience, and overall fit.