Accounting Manager

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

13d

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting oversees critical accounting operations, ensures compliance with GAAP and financial reporting standards, and drives continuous improvement in processes and controls. The role independently manages complex accounting work, mentors team members, and partners strategically with cross-functional stakeholders. It contributes to close activities, audit support, variance analysis, and development of robust internal controls while fostering a collaborative, values-driven team environment. The position owns and executes accounting cycle activities, including month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, and coordination with internal and external auditors. It develops, documents, and refines accounting procedures and internal controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The manager conducts variance analysis and provides data-driven insights for business decisions, mentors peers, supports onboarding, and serves as a subject matter expert within the accounting department. The role also translates accounting concepts for non-financial stakeholders, champions process improvements, supports organizational change, and models ethical behavior and company values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Several years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex tasks and processes.
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
Hands-on experience supporting the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.
Proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to perform variance analysis and deliver insights that inform business decisions.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to cross-functional partners and non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industry with specific regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated experience independently developing or improving accounting procedures, internal controls, and process documentation.
Experience mentoring team members, leading onboarding efforts, or serving as a departmental resource.
Ability to drive process improvement and support organizational change through analysis, recommendations, and implementation support.
Advanced proficiency with modern ERP platforms and financial analytics tools.
CPA certification or progress toward completion.
Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee critical accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Own and execute month-end and year-end close processes and other accounting cycle activities.
Prepare financial statements and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
Develop, document, and refine accounting procedures and internal controls.
Conduct variance analysis and provide data-driven insights to support business decisions.
Mentor peers, onboard new team members, and serve as a subject matter expert and resource within the accounting department.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners and explain accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Champion process improvement initiatives and support organizational change through analysis, recommendations, and execution.
Model ethical behavior, uphold company values, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.