Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting
• Own all core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules; ensure integrity of accounting data within the ERP/accounting system
• Design, implement, and scale accounting processes, systems, and controls to support company growth
• Build and maintain cost accounting processes for hardware manufacturing, including inventory, WIP, and COGS tracking
• Partner closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate financial capture of manufacturing activity
• Lead ERP and accounting system implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration
• Collaborate with Strategic Finance to align accounting outputs with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• Direct experience in hardware manufacturing or R&D environments, with deep understanding of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost structures
• Proven track record of scaling accounting operations and implementing new financial systems and processes
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements
• Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or automotive industry experience highly valued
• Experience with contract manufacturing, supply chain finance, or complex bill of materials
• Background in venture-backed or high-growth startups
• Knowledge of government contracting or defense industry accounting requirements
• Familiarity with project accounting and job costing
• Experience managing audits and implementing SOX controls

What We Offer

• Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Daily catered lunch to office
• Paid Parental leave
• Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
• World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems

Compensation Range

• $150,000- $180,000 + Equity

To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.