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Assistant Controller/Senior Accounting Manager | Aerospace Manufacturing
Assistant Controller/Senior Accounting Manager | Aerospace ManufacturingRecruiting Resources, Inc. • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Assistant Controller/Senior Accounting Manager | Aerospace Manufacturing

Assistant Controller/Senior Accounting Manager | Aerospace Manufacturing

Recruiting Resources, Inc. • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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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
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