Senior Accounting Manager

Motive Workforce; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,868 - 167,089; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee and modernize accounting operations. You will ensure GAAP compliance, manage financial reporting, and lead a team in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have a CPA and extensive experience in the finance field, particularly in manufacturing accounting. This full-time position offers a competitive base salary and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of accounting/finance experience, including a couple of years in leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing or production accounting environments.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, audits, and financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Own month-end and year-end close process.
• Manage sales and use tax filings and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor an Accounts Payable Lead.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Process automation

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems (Odoo, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Make life on Earth better through space.

We’re supporting an innovative aerospace company developing cutting‑edge electric propulsion systems for satellites and offering one of the industry’s most cost‑efficient orbital launch services. This team combines deep technical expertise with a bold mission: to make space more accessible, sustainable, and impactful for life on Earth.

About the Role:

• As Senior Accounting Manager, you’ll oversee and modernize the company’s accounting operations—leading process automation, ensuring GAAP‑compliant reporting, and driving financial accuracy and efficiency across a rapidly scaling organization.
• It's important that you can comb through thousands of lines on a spreadsheet with a trained eye. We need someone who is strong and can help with reconciliations.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Own month‑end and year‑end close, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and reconciliations.
• Manage sales and use tax filings, audits, and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor an Accounts Payable Lead, promoting consistency and growth.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements using ERP and FP&A tools.
• Deliver ad‑hoc analysis and reports to support strategic decisions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required (CMA/CFA a plus).
• 7–10 years of accounting/finance experience, including a couple of years in leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing or production accounting environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Odoo, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, audits, and financial compliance.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with Odoo 17 ERP or modern FP&A system implementation.
• Multi‑entity consolidation and cost accounting experience.
• A proven track record of automating manual accounting processes.
• U.S. Person status required (citizen, permanent resident, or asylee) per ITAR/EAR regulations.

Additional Details:

• Location: Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)
• Base Salary: $134,868 – $167,089 + bonus & benefits
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing