Northwood

Aerospace

SeniorAccountingManager

$96–172k Torrance, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Accounting Manager at Northwood. Skills: Accounting operations, Financial reporting, Cost accounting. Execute and oversee general ledger activities. Ensure accurate, timely record-keeping”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting; Drive operational excellence; Transition accounting workflows in-house; Implement robust financial software tools; Create corporate culture centered on compliance; Precise capital tracking; Resource accountability; Decrease month end close timelines; Scale systems efficiently; Automate accounting workflows; Assist with cash commitment insights; Mitigate credit risks; Refine cash flow models; Ensuring financial integrity and compliance

Industry & Context.

Aerospace

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business discipline, 5+ years of progressive, professional corporate accounting experience, working knowledge of US GAAP, multi-entity financial reporting, ASC 606, internal controls framework across domestic and international operations, Demonstrated experience operating within a fast-paced, inventory-driven hardware, manufacturing environment, Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial software, specifically NetSuite or a comparable system, A deeply hands-on approach and attention to detail

Nice to Have

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation, Prior accounting experience within the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industrial sectors, Familiarity with SQL or advanced data analysis tools to construct custom reporting pipelines for procurement, inventory, or billing structures, Proven success building, scaling, and mentoring a lean accounting team during phases of high organizational growth

What You'll Do.

Execute and oversee general ledger activities

timely record-keeping

Support Controller in designing financial controls

Manage accounting system configuration

Coordinate external audits and tax compliance

Collaborate with international bookkeepers

Lead cost accounting efforts

Partner with finance for reporting

Implement process improvements

End-to-end AP process

Review and authorize payment runs

Oversee vendor invoice discrepancies

Administer corporate credit card platforms

Produce AP aging analyses

Oversee customer invoice generation

Manage collection activities

Prepare AR aging reports

Analyze monthly variances

Partner to evaluate contract terms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with production, supply chain and engineering; Partner with finance; Collaborate with local bookkeepers in international jurisdictions; Partner with business development and legal teams

Process & Methodology

Managing structured accounting projects

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