Manager, Accounting
Core
Lead the long-lived assets function (property, plant, equipment, leases, intangibles) for a high-growth defense technology company preparing for IPO.
Role type
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting (Long-Lived Assets)
Builds
Scalable accounting infrastructure, controls, and reporting for fixed assets and leases
Domain
Defense Technology / US GAAP / Technical Accounting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fixed asset management, Capitalization policy enforcement, Team leadership, Government grant compliance, Software capitalization (ASC 350), Financial close ownership, Balance sheet reconciliation, SOX controls, Audit support, Cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
CPA, MBA, Tech/Advanced manufacturing industry experience, Hybrid technical/operational accounting background
Technologies
Excel, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end accounting for long-lived assets including depreciation, amortization, and disposals; Advise business units on capitalize-versus-expense decisions; Lead and mentor a team of accountants; Monitor government grants for capital projects; Execute software asset capitalization per ASC 350; Own monthly/quarterly/annual close for long-lived asset accounts; Prepare financial reporting footnotes and disclosures; Review and resolve balance sheet reconciliations; Build and maintain SOX-ready process documentation; Serve as primary owner for external audit requests regarding long-lived assets; Partner with FP&A, Procurement, and Tax on capital planning and lease commitments.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with people management