Senior Accounting & Compliance Leader

Speedrun Talent Network; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to build and scale accounting operations and financial infrastructure. You will lead month-end close, cost accounting, and drive operational excellence across day-to-day accounting functions.

The role involves implementing robust financial software tools, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with production, supply chain, and engineering to optimize costs and reporting for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in corporate accounting, preferably in inventory-driven hardware/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, multi-entity reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP software, ideally NetSuite.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and cost accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Design, implement, and monitor financial controls and accounting policies.
• Manage configuration, maintenance, and data integrity of the accounting system.
• Prepare workpapers for external audits and tax compliance.
• Coordinate with international bookkeepers for month-end close and reporting accuracy.
• Lead cost accounting with production, supply chain, and engineering to drive unit cost reductions.
• Support fundraising, forecasting, and executive reporting with finance.

Skills

US GAAP

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

ERP systems

NetSuite

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SQL

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to build and scale accounting operations and financial infrastructure. You will lead month-end close, cost accounting, and drive operational excellence across day-to-day accounting functions.

The role involves implementing robust financial software tools, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with production, supply chain, and engineering to optimize costs and reporting for executive leadership.