Manager, Accounting

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•Los Alamitos, CA

About The Position

Applied Composites Los Alamitos (ACLA) is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role plays a critical part in our general ledger close process, financial reporting, and internal controls. Come join the team at Applied Composites, a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling for the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets. We are committed to treating our employees with respect and providing the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you're seeking a company that values its people and offers meaningful work, AC may be the place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience
1-3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
3+ years of experience in payroll and tax reporting
ASC 606 and ASC 842 experience
Contract accounting, government contracting/subcontracting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and advanced Excel skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or Master’s in Accounting
Aerospace/Defense industry experience
Familiarity with DOA, FAR, and cost pool/allocations
Experience in a prototyping or rapid development environment
Proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure timely, accurate daily liquidity reporting
Manage cash forecasting and bank reconciliations
Coordinate payments through banking portals for Controller approval
Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by other team members
Assist in the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Forecast and budget annually and quarterly, and provide updates monthly.
Support internal financial reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting
Assist in documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls
Research and document technical accounting issues
Ensure proper application of accounting standards and company policies
Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Collaborate with Financial analyst in forecasting and variance analysis
Capitalize on opportunities for process improvements
Clarify, document, and implement process changes
Collaborate with IT and other departments on system enhancements
Prepare audit schedules and provide support for internal and external audits
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis
Support special projects as assigned by management
Partner with FP&A, Operations, Programs, and IT to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs
Other duties may be assigned