Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Insights

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K profit sharing

Educational reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation seeks a seasoned Manager, Accounting to lead critical accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements. You will own month-end close, year-end close, financial statement preparation, and coordinate with internal and external auditors.

You will mentor peers, onboard new team members, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex accounting concepts into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• GAAP and financial reporting knowledge required.
• Hands-on in full accounting cycle including month-end and year-end close.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Strong variance analysis with data-driven insights.
• Ability to mentor and onboard new team members.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and support audits.
• Conduct variance analyses and provide insights.
• Develop and refine accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to communicate accounting concepts clearly.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Variance analysis

Financial close

Internal controls

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Process improvement

Audit coordination

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Accounting software

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation seeks a seasoned Manager, Accounting to lead critical accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements. You will own month-end close, year-end close, financial statement preparation, and coordinate with internal and external auditors.

You will mentor peers, onboard new team members, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex accounting concepts into actionable insights.