Accounting Manager

$98,000 - $140,000/Yr

N'Light Agency - Longmont, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Longmont, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Accounting Manager at nLIGHT, Inc. is responsible for overseeing compliance in accounting practices, particularly in relation to government contracts. This role involves managing a team and ensuring adherence to DCAA/DCMA regulations while maintaining high operational efficiency. The position requires a strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, as the Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the development and delivery of high energy laser weapon systems for the US Government.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and responsibility for cash, billing, accounts receivable, prepaids, accounts payable/accrued liabilities, inventory costing, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets.
• Supervisory functions of accounting staff.
• Government Billing Lead.
• Government Compliance Coordination.
• Reconciliation of Sub-Ledger, General Ledger Account Balances.
• Inventory, Contract Cost, Revenue Recognition and Operational Accounting.
• Compliance review and analysis of internal controls and assessing areas of opportunity.
• GAAP, DCAA, DCMA Compliance, and audit management.
• Preparation of Financial Statements, Program and Operations Centric reporting.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and analysis in support of management reporting, forecasting, external financial reporting, quarterly reviews & the annual audit.
• Assist in the documentation and execution of internal controls in support of corporate SOX compliance program.
• Support of internal controls related to physical inventory counts and cycle counting.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures and sharing best practices across the organization.
• Participate in system implementations and testing as needed, identify process improvements, and support efforts to streamline business processes.
• Timekeeping Management.
• Assist in forecasting Cash and budget vs. actual analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting with an emphasis on DCAA/DCMA compliance and audit.
• Intermediate to advanced usage of MSOffice (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Power BI).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Commitment to Excellence, Attention to Detail, and Pride in Workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in a government contractor environment alongside internal controls and cost accounting.

Benefits

• Health (ACA Gold Plan) paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents.
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%.
• Competitive 401k with immediate vesting and annual Employer Profit Sharing Contribution.
• Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.