Accountant, Technical

Hadrian Automation•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$100,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hadrian is building the factories that will power the next generation of aerospace and defense. As an Accountant, Technical, you will play a critical role in establishing a scalable, high-integrity financial foundation within a rapidly growing manufacturing environment. This role is focused on technical accounting, including policy development, revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and complex accounting areas such as internally developed software. You will own key accounting positions, drive consistency across financial reporting, and partner cross-functionally with legal, sales, and operations teams to ensure accounting implications are well understood and properly implemented. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to proactively research and apply accounting guidance in a fast-scaling environment.

Requirements

Strong technical accounting foundation, ideally within a manufacturing or high-growth environment
Deep expertise in ASC 606 (revenue recognition)
Experience drafting and defending technical accounting memos (e.g., internally developed software, complex transactions, liability vs. equity)
Working knowledge of ASC 842 (lease accounting)
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP financial statement presentation and disclosures
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical curiosity and ownership mindset
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Background in public accounting (Big 4 or similar strongly preferred)
Experience at a public or pre-IPO manufacturing company (preferred)
Combination of Big 4 + industry experience (preferred)
Experience partnering with legal and commercial teams on contract review (preferred)
Familiarity with data analysis tools (SQL, Python, or similar) (preferred)
Ability to work onsite at our Torrance, CA factory
U.S. citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements

Nice To Haves

Worked for a public manufacturing company
Mix of big 4 experience and worked for a public manufacturing company, has used any kind of Data manipulation software

Responsibilities

Research new accounting standards and emerging guidance; evaluate impact and recommend implementation approaches
Draft and defend technical accounting memos supporting key accounting positions
Maintain and update internal accounting policies in line with evolving business activities and regulatory requirements
Perform detailed ASC 606 analyses, including identification of performance obligations, SSP determination, transaction price allocation, and timing of revenue recognition
Own and maintain the revenue recognition workbook, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Partner closely with legal and sales teams to review customer contracts and assess accounting implications prior to execution
Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support preparation of disclosures, footnotes, and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting
Ensure consistency between accounting positions, supporting workbooks, and financial statement presentation
Support audit processes, including preparation of audit support and responses to auditor requests
Account for lease arrangements in accordance with ASC 842
Maintain lease accounting schedules, including amortization and required disclosures
Partner cross-functionally with legal, sales, and operations teams on complex or non-standard business arrangements
Provide technical accounting guidance on new initiatives and transactions
Support transaction-related activities and other high-impact, ad hoc projects

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
Flexible vacation policy

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