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Venus Aerospace · 2 days ago

Accounting Manager

Houston, TX

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion and is seeking an Accounting Manager. This role involves end-to-end responsibility for accounting and financial reporting, managing the close processes, and enhancing systems and processes to support the company's growth.

AerospaceProduct ResearchTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and compilation of financial reporting packages

Manage one direct report through the AP and expense workflows by approving weekly payment runs and assisting in cash management planning. Investigate and resolve vendor/PO issues as needed

Administer and process bi-weekly and weekly payroll runs, with input assistance from the People & Culture department. Manage accounting treatment of payrolls

Provide support to audit and tax professionals, including compilation of PBCs, preparation of clean financial packages, and managing project timelines

Advanced accounting treatment: apply GAAP for advanced accounting principles including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718

Collaborate cross-functionally with various department leads to ensure transactions are properly coded and reconciled

Support monthly budget-to-actual reviews, including breakdown into program cost-tracking and analysis

Actively involved in the growth and development of financial systems, including ERP implementation, establishing new processes to support manufacturing and accounting for inventory

Qualification

CPA licenseGAAP accountingERP systemsFinancial reportingExcel proficiencyAerospace accountingLeadership experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Active CPA license in Texas

5+ years of experience in a mixture of public and corporate accounting

Demonstrated ownership of monthly/quarterly/annual reporting cadences and ability to prepare and present tailored result packages to leadership

Leadership experience managing teams on tight schedules, communicating status updates and results to supervisors along the way

Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience partnering with engineering-heavy product organizations and translating technical drivers into financial outcomes

Responsible for the full general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement

Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and compilation of financial reporting packages

Manage one direct report through the AP and expense workflows by approving weekly payment runs and assisting in cash management planning

Investigate and resolve vendor/PO issues as needed

Administer and process bi-weekly and weekly payroll runs, with input assistance from the People & Culture department

Manage accounting treatment of payrolls

Provide support to audit and tax professionals, including compilation of PBCs, preparation of clean financial packages, and managing project timelines

Advanced accounting treatment: apply GAAP for advanced accounting principles including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718

Collaborate cross-functionally with various department leads to ensure transactions are properly coded and reconciled

Support monthly budget-to-actual reviews, including breakdown into program cost-tracking and analysis

Actively involved in the growth and development of financial systems, including ERP implementation, establishing new processes to support manufacturing and accounting for inventory

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Deltek, etc.) and prior experience with an implementation is a plus

Background in accounting for aerospace and defense industry, a manufacturing company, or related fields

Familiarity with government contracting and sub-contracting concepts (program lifecycle, cost structure/rates) or strong demonstrated ability to learn quickly