Divisional Accounting Manager

ADP, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitesse Systems in Longmont, CO is seeking a Divisional Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting operations, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial reporting. You will own the month-end close, analyze variances, monitor COGS and product margins, and provide financial insights to operational leadership.

This full-time on-site role requires up to 25% travel and a commitment to the company's core values. ERP systems experience and strong internal controls are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting for manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyze material, labor, and overhead variances.
• Strong understanding of general ledger and financial reporting practices.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory valuation processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts within ERP systems.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Monitor close activities and improve checklists and documentation.
• Manage cost accounting activities and analyze variances.
• Oversee AP/AR processing, vendor payments, and collections.
• Prepare inventory valuation reporting and reconcile variances.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Inventory valuation

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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Divisional Accounting Manager

Full Time Management Longmont, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1392

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

Divisional Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting/Finance

Location: On-Site – Longmont, CO

Travel: Up to 25%

About Vitesse: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime—it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country. Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission-critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems is optimizing the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next-generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems.

Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.

SUMMARY: This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of cost accounting operations, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial reporting. This role ensures accurate product costing, monitors inventory transactions, analyzes manufacturing variances, and supports operational leadership with financial insights to improve profitability and cost control. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

GL and Financial Reporting

• Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts within ERP systems across the C5ISR business unit, ensuring accuracy and proper classification of all transactions.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for Controller review.
• Ensure close activities are completed on schedule; identify and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Maintain and improve close checklists, reconciliation templates, and supporting documentation.

Cost Accounting and Analysis

• Manage all cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations including review of variances.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide explanations to management.
• Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) and product margins.
• Conduct product cost analysis and profitability reporting.
• Identify and support cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Oversee AP and AR functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Review and approve AP disbursements and vendor payment runs.
• Monitor AR aging and support collections efforts; provide analysis of outstanding balances to leadership.
• Ensure proper three-way matching, purchase order compliance, and expense coding across AP transactions.
• Identify and implement process improvements in AP/AR workflows to improve efficiency and controls.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports and variance analysis.
• Manage inventory valuation reporting and reconciliation.