Accounting Manager

Neros Technologies•El Segundo, CA

11d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing Lead monthly close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting Manage general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Oversee accounts payable and overall procurement process, partnering closely with supply chain, inventory management and production teams Manage accounts receivable processes and overall billing and collection process, partnering closing with production, quality control and business development teams Implement process and maintain process for audit ready workpapers and ensuring compliance with company policies and payment approval workflows Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and key performance metrics Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP Partner with FP&A and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives Manage and optimize use of financial systems including ERP and spend management platforms Support government contract accounting requirements and compliance as needed Mentor and develop junior accounting team members You should have the following Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or senior role Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation Experience in managing billing/collections and accounts payable processes Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and data analysis Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Proven ability to implement process improvements and internal controls Nice to have Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industry Government contract accounting (FAR/DFARS) knowledge Experience with high-growth startup or scaling organizations Familiarity with Ramp, Bill.com, or similar spend management platforms Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting CPA Certificate Big 4 public accounting background or publicly traded company Project management or process optimization experience US Salary Range $120,000 - $150,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or senior role
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
Experience in managing billing/collections and accounts payable processes
Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and data analysis
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Proven ability to implement process improvements and internal controls

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industry
Government contract accounting (FAR/DFARS) knowledge
Experience with high-growth startup or scaling organizations
Familiarity with Ramp, Bill.com, or similar spend management platforms
Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting
CPA Certificate
Big 4 public accounting background or publicly traded company
Project management or process optimization experience

Responsibilities

Lead monthly close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Oversee accounts payable and overall procurement process, partnering closely with supply chain, inventory management and production teams
Manage accounts receivable processes and overall billing and collection process, partnering closing with production, quality control and business development teams
Implement process and maintain process for audit ready workpapers and ensuring compliance with company policies and payment approval workflows
Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and key performance metrics
Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP
Partner with FP&A and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
Manage and optimize use of financial systems including ERP and spend management platforms
Support government contract accounting requirements and compliance as needed
Mentor and develop junior accounting team members