Description
Accounting Manager - Long Beach
We're looking for an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function for our Long Beach manufacturing site. This role partners closely with our operational finance leader to drive an accurate monthly close, deliver strong financial reporting, and support our cost accounting work. We're looking for someone who brings strong technical accounting expertise and enjoys working side-by-side with operations to influence performance and improve how we work.
This is a growth role. As we continue to align policies, processes, and systems across our West Coast operations, this position will expand into broader multi-site responsibility. The right person is excited not just to manage the books for one site, but to help build and standardize a scalable accounting structure across multiple locations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Financial Reporting & Compliance: • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the Long Beach site, ensuring accurate, timely GAAP reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and complete reconciliations with strong documentation.
• Partner with our SEC reporting team by providing required schedules and supporting information.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors.
Cost Accounting & Inventory Management: • Manage cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, and margin insights.
• Oversee inventory valuation, physical inventory processes, and cycle-count programs.
• Collaborate with operations to understand and optimize material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Apply CAS concepts where relevant to government-contract work.
Standardization, Systems & Internal Controls: • Support the rollout of new systems, tools, and standardized processes as part of our broader integration efforts.
• Maintain SOX controls and ensure adherence to internal control requirements and financial policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and standardize accounting processes across sites.
Leadership & Growth Path: • Serve as the technical accounting partner to our regional operational finance leader.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development to accounting staff.
• Take on expanded oversight across additional West Coast sites as we align systems and practices.
• Build strong partnerships across finance, operations, and supply chain.
SKILLS • EXPERIENCE • EDUCATION:
Education & Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Leadership or management experience with a desire to grow into multi-site responsibility.
Technical Skills: • Strong knowledge of GAAP, standard costing, variance analysis, and financial analysis.
• ERP proficiency; experience with implementations or system standardization is a plus.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
Soft Skills: • Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communicator who builds trust and works well cross-functionally.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment and able to help drive structure and consistency.
Work Environment & Schedule: • Onsite role based in Long Beach, CA, with periodic travel to other West Coast sites as responsibilities expand.
• May require extended hours during close and audit periods.
Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an MBA.
• Experience with CAS and government-contract accounting.
• Experience with SOX and public-company reporting.
• Prior involvement in ERP integrations.
Pay Range depends on experience: 130-150K
Position Requirements
Shift
Days
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Long Beach
Category
Accounting/Finance
Req Number
ACC-26-00018
Position
Sr. Accounting Manager
Close Date
Post Internal Days
0
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
This position is currently accepting applications.
