Senior Manager, Accounting Operations & Revenue Recognition

📍 San Diego, CA | 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off) + 1 WFH Day/Week

Lead Multiple Accounting Functions in a High-Visibility Leadership Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting Operations & Revenue Recognition to provide strategic leadership across multiple accounting functions, including revenue recognition, contract accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, and compliance.
This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who combines strong technical expertise with operational leadership. You'll oversee a multi-layered accounting organization, guide complex accounting decisions, and partner with Senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance across a complex portfolio of government and commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple accounting teams, including managers and staff
• Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition across complex government and commercial contracts
• Review contract structures and advise on accounting treatment, risk, and financial impact
• Provide leadership across contract accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, and related accounting functions
• Partner with executive leadership, FP&A, Program Finance, and Contracts teams on key business decisions
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, government contracting requirements, and internal controls
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews while maintaining audit readiness
• Drive process improvements, consistency, and operational excellence across accounting operations
• Guide technical accounting decisions and ensure alignment across functions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-level accounting organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 13+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in revenue recognition and contract accounting
• Experience within a government contracting, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment
• Proven leadership experience managing managers and larger accounting organizations
• Experience overseeing multiple accounting functions, not just a single area of accounting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA strongly preferred
• MBA, CMA, public accounting, or Big 4 experience is a plus

Why Join?
• Lead an accounting organization of approximately 25 professionals
• Own multiple accounting functions across a complex business environment
• High visibility with executive leadership and strategic decision-making influence
• Exposure to complex government and commercial contract structures
• Opportunity to shape accounting processes, compliance, and operational strategy
• Stable Aerospace & Defense environment with strong long-term growth
• Competitive compensation and excellent work-life balance through a 9/80 schedule
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $174000.00 - $195000.00/yr.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) + company pension planPaid time off + paid holidaysTuition reimbursement and ongoing developmentEmployee wellness programs and EAP9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Poway,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.