Accounting Manager OR Controller

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

Role

KBW Financial has partnered with a Boston area PE backed high tech defense manufacturer to identify a Controller. This newly created role will be the right hand to the CFO and tasked with building out the accounting and finance function as the company scales for production. The ideal candidate will have accounting leadership experience in an early stage company, manufacturing experience and working knowledge of government accounting standards. This is a mostly remote working with some travel to operating entities. Additional details include:

• Develop the accounting and finance function including systems
• Manage the GL, close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP
• Manage all day-to-day accounting and hiring a team in the future
• Establish policies and procedures for the month-end close, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
• Select and implement a new ERP system
• Design and implement accounting systems and internal controls that meet DCAA and DCMA requirements
• Manage timekeeping policy and labor distribution controls
• Business partner with program managers to track program controls, including budgets, estimates at completion, and contract funding and backlog
• Support due diligence and integration planning for M&A activity
• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and rate proposals submitted to government customers
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and government compliance reviewers
• Establish project / job costing accounting methods

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance or related
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including manufacturing and government accounting
• Experience standing up accounting systems and controls at an early-stage company
• Public accounting and CPA license strongly preferredpreferred
• Experience building or maintaining indirect rate structures and incurred cost submissions
• Experience supporting M&A - due diligence and integrationsAudit coordination experience
• US citizenship required

COMP

$150,000 - $210,000 Base + Equity + a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)

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