Senior Space Finance & Accounting Manager

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to build and scale its accounting operations, lead month-end close, and drive cost control in a fast-growing hardware environment.

You will implement financial controls, manage ERP systems (NetSuite), collaborate across production, supply chain, and engineering, and support fundraising and executive reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive, professional corporate accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, multi-entity financial reporting, ASC 606, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day general ledger activities and ensure timely, accurate record-keeping per US GAAP.
• Design, implement, and maintain company-wide financial controls and policies.
• Manage configuration and data integrity of the accounting system; optimize workflows.
• Coordinate schedules and prepare workpapers for external audits and tax compliance.
• Collaborate with local bookkeepers in international jurisdictions for month-end close and reporting.
• Lead cost accounting efforts with production, supply chain, and engineering; support cost reduction.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Multi-entity reporting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

SQL

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to build and scale its accounting operations, lead month-end close, and drive cost control in a fast-growing hardware environment.

You will implement financial controls, manage ERP systems (NetSuite), collaborate across production, supply chain, and engineering, and support fundraising and executive reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance and efficient workflows.