Financial Accounting Manager

Becker Wright Consultants; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker Wright Consultants is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager for a startup-like, highly regulated aerospace and defense client. You will oversee monthly closes, GAAP compliance, and internal controls, partnering with FP&A and programs to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness.

This role requires leadership of accounting staff, with Big 4/public company background preferred and experience in FAR/CAS/government contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Big 4 public accounting and public company experience, with 2–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls (SOX).
• Experience in aerospace, defense, regulated manufacturing, or IPO-ready environments.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accurate results.
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Ensure preparation of financial statements and schedules per US GAAP.
• Prepare disclosures for external reporting (Forms 10-Q/10-K as applicable).
• Research and implement accounting standards (ASC) and memos to support audit positions.
• Provide leadership in revenue recognition, leases, and impairment analyses.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC, FAR, CAS, and government contracting regs.
• Support government cost audits, DCAA reviews, and inquiries.
• Maintain accounting policies and documentation; manage SOX controls.
• Coordinate audit requests with external auditors and address findings.
• Identify process improvements to enhance controls and efficiency.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Program Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Ops.

Job description

Our client is looking to add a Financial Accounting Manager to their team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company, we would like to hear from you.

The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, internal controls, and applicable government contracting requirements. This role is critical to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and supporting audit readiness as the company scales in a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment. This position partners closely with cross-functional leaders and serves as a trusted accounting advisor to management.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Ensure preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation for external reporting, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, as applicable.
• Research, interpret, and implement new and existing accounting standards (ASC), assessing impacts to the company.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda to support accounting conclusions and audit positions.
• Provide leadership in complex accounting areas, including revenue recognition, leases, and impairment analyses.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other applicable government contracting regulations.
• Support government cost audits, DCAA reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain, develop, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Manage SOX compliance activities, including documentation, testing, remediation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls.
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison to external auditors; coordinate audit requests and resolve findings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance controls, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Partner with FP&A, Program Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on accounting matters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Big 4 public accounting and public company experience, with 2–5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP , SEC reporting, and internal controls (SOX).
• Experience within public companies, preferably in aerospace, defense, regulated manufacturing, or IPO-ready environments.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• CPA certification
• Experience with FAR/CAS and government contracting accounting