Lead Staff Accountant

Amca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Staff Accountant to enhance financial reporting and operational tracking. This role offers the chance to drive real-time decision-making and operational improvements within the aerospace and defense sector. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA certification and expertise in U.S. GAAP, alongside proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks and NetSuite. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for problem-solving and a strong work ethic. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

• Expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting for Amca and acquired companies.
• Identify deficiencies in financial reporting and implement solutions.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Financial Statement Reporting

Financial Analysis

Networking Capital Management

Audit

Tax Compliance

Payroll Management

Communication Skills

Education

CPA Certification

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (Amca) is renewing the entrepreneurial spirit and engineering legacy of the aerospace and defense industry’s golden age. To do this, we develop and manufacture products that both existing and new primes cannot exist without.

Role overview:

Amca's Lead Staff Accountant will rapidly improve financial reporting and operational tracking of Amca’s first acquisition, producing and delivering data that will drive real-time decision-making and rapid operational improvement. Subject to strong performance, our Lead Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to grow within the organization, potentially working in newly acquired businesses and Amca corporate.

Responsibilities:

1. Own financial reporting (US GAAP) for Amca and acquired companies, with ability to use QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online (and ERPs such as NetSuite); candidate will aid in transitioning acquired companies from Desktop to Online and automating processes (payroll, invoices, payables, taxes, etc.).

   1. Identify deficiencies in financial reporting and operational tracking of acquired small-scale companies and implement solutions.

2. Be involved in most operational finance work streams, including networking capital management, budget tracking, RFQ/PO/sales tracking, KPI aggregation and analysis, payroll, daily/weekly cash reconciliation, tax, and more.

Qualifications:

• Expert in accounting, bookkeeping, financial statement reporting, financial and data analysis, networking capital management, audit, tax, payroll, and compliance.

• CPA with strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP accounting, with ability to connect accounting principles to economic insights.

• Proficient in Excel, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and other ERP systems.

• Ability to synthesize data, draw key conclusions, and aid in key decisions.

• Thorough understanding of accounting for manufacturing-based business; prior experience in aerospace and defense is a plus.

• Humble attitude, relentless work ethic, and passion for solving problems.

• Strong communication skills: quick on feet; clear and succinct; able to distill and explain complex concepts; thoughtfully convicted and decisive.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ('Green Card' holder); or any individual who is granted status as a 'protected person' under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.