Accounting Manager: Gov’t Manufacturing (Remote)

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Job summary

KBW Financial has partnered with a Boston-area defense manufacturer to identify a Controller. This newly created role reports to the CFO and will build the accounting and finance function as the company scales for production.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing and government accounting experience in an early-stage environment and is comfortable with mostly remote work and occasional travel. The role oversees GAAP close, policy development, ERP implementation, and internal controls, while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership in manufacturing and government accounting.
• Experience implementing accounting systems and internal controls.
• Experience with early-stage companies and government rate submissions.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale the accounting and finance function.
• Manage GL, close, reconciliations, and GAAP reporting.
• Build and lead a future accounting team.
• Implement new ERP and internal controls meeting DCAA/DCMA.
• Partner with program managers on budgets and EAC.
• Coordinate audits and government compliance reviews.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Government accounting

Leadership experience

M&A due diligence

Public accounting

CPA preferred

US citizenship

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Cost accounting systems

Internal controls

DCAA/DCMA compliance

Job description

KBW Financial has partnered with a Boston-area defense manufacturer to identify a Controller. This newly created role reports to the CFO and will build the accounting and finance function as the company scales for production.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing and government accounting experience in an early-stage environment and is comfortable with mostly remote work and occasional travel. The role oversees GAAP close, policy development, ERP implementation, and internal controls, while