Just to summarize:

• Still focusing on Big 4 CPA with audit

• Must be minimum manager level with heavy manufacturing accounting experience coupled with SOX (no straight private).

• Ideally leading multiple manufacturing clients with inventory management.

• For the right candidate, sign on bonus discretionary.

• Must have excellent communication skills as dealing with sub owners, engineers, ops and senior mgt.

• Knowledge of ASC 805 (Valuations in Business Combinations)

A fast-growing and highly funded VC backed defense manufacturing company in South Bay Los Angeles is hiring for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller with manufacturing expertise. This role will support the Controller with implementing accounting processes, manage accounting operations, and oversee cost accounting. Big 4/Mid-tier CPA combo experience highly preferred.

*$170-$200K in Base Salary

*5 days/week onsite

Senior Accounting Manager (at least 2 yrs as AM or equivalent) or Assistant Controller (at least 2 yrs Senior AM or equivalent

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Controller in implementing an accounting infrastructure that consolidates multiple entities and can seamlessly integrate new acquisitions
• Assist in implementing proper accounting processes and procedures, with ability to get Company audit-ready
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls and policies to ensure compliance and data integrity
• Develop cost accounting systems from the ground up at newly acquired subsidiaries.
• Liaise with operations and engineering teams to conduct cost inventory analysis and management reporting
• Oversee operational cost accounting to ensure accurate product costing, inventory tracking, and reporting frameworks that improve operational transparency and financial decision-making.
• Partner closely with the Controller and Head of Finance to implement automation tools and modernize financial operations across multiple manufacturing environments.
• Assist the Controller in monthly close, consolidation, financial reporting, and other ad-hoc analyses/reporting.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting
• CPA required
• Combo public/private highly preferred
• Minimum Experience at least 2 years as Manager either in Audit and/or industry
• Strong understanding of standard cost, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
• Experience with accounting and ERP systems
• Ability to synthesize operational data into accurate cost structures
• Comfortable working with engineers, operators, and production managers to collect and validate inputs
• Aerospace & Defense experience is a plus
• Must be US Citizen for regulatory purposes
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and operational reporting
• Communication skills
• Clear, concise, and structured
• Able to explain cost concepts to non-accounting teams
• Strong writing skills and documentation discipline
• Thoughtful, direct, and decisive in discussions
• Work Style
• Humble and meticulous
• High personal intensity and ownership
• Comfortable operating in imperfect environments and fixing broken systems
• Motivated by building a modern industrial company from the ground up