Accounting Manager

$60,320 - $102,960/Yr

Armtec Defense Products - Coachella, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Coachella, CA

251-500 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Accounting Manager at Armtec Defense Technologies plays a crucial role in overseeing the finance function within the company. This position requires effective interaction with all levels of the organization and involves leadership and hands-on management of various accounting activities. The role is essential for ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements, as well as providing financial reporting and analysis to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly closing, financial reporting, and analysis in a compressed 3-day reporting schedule.
• Assist with the consolidation of financial data for quarterly business unit presentations.
• Develop business analyses to identify areas for improving financial performance.
• Participate in cost productivity reviews and validate cost savings.
• Support BU Controllers in managing cost accounting activities for accurate product cost information.
• Monitor operational activities for compliance with internal control procedures and SOX requirements.
• Coordinate all external audit activities and provide timely audit schedules.
• Oversee all account reconciliations to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Train and develop all members of the Accounting Team.
• Evaluate the Accounting Team workload and streamline processes as required.
• Assist with system process improvements and upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Accounting and Finance experience.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing company required.
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Accounting, and Cost Accounting required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand a business's strategy and link it to financial initiatives.
• Experience managing people, projects, and tasks.
• Strong communication skills to interact at all levels within the organization.
• Highly computer proficient, including advanced capabilities with Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with DCAA and DCMA audits.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
• Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Parent Leave Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays (9 paid holidays including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Assistance