Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting

The Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting is a leader within the Finance division, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. This role oversees corporate accounting operations, including consolidations, treasury and cash management, month-end close, financial statement review and analysis, internal controls, and accounting team leadership. The Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting partners cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Programs, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to ensure financial results accurately reflect business performance and applicable accounting and regulatory requirements. The information below is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely, complete, and accurate financial results.
• Oversee corporate consolidation activities across business units, including eliminations, intercompany accounting, and consolidated reporting packages.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.
• Maintain disciplined close procedures and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform variance analysis and resolve complex or unusual accounting transactions.
• Monitor daily cash positioning and liquidity forecasting, oversee lender reporting and treasury-related accounting entries, and ensure accurate accounting for cash movements and banking transactions.
• Develop and enhance cash management processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other requirements applicable to aerospace, aviation, and government contracting activities.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, procedures, and audit-ready documentation across general ledger, fixed assets, projects, treasury, and consolidation activities in support of external, internal, government, and ad hoc audits and reviews.
• Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits through preparation of schedules, fixed asset roll-forwards, physical verification evidence, and supporting documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff across general ledger, accounts receivable, consolidation, and fixed asset functions.
• Establish clear expectations for reconciliation quality, close discipline, documentation standards, and analytical rigor.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting accuracy, efficiency, system utilization, and automation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Programs, FP&A, and other applicable functions to ensure financial results align with operational performance.
• Support leadership with financial insights related to capital expenditures, maintenance investments, cash needs, and corporate financial strategy.
• Lead or support special projects, including system enhancements, new program accounting requirements, policy development, and process redesign.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to demonstrate strong working knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational and business activities into accurate financial results.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while maintaining appropriate attention to detailed accounting activities.
• Must have strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement, process discipline, and accountability within a regulated aviation, defense, or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, RAMCO, or similar systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Must demonstrate safe and healthy workplace practices.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to travel within the United States and internationally as required.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting in daily work performance.
• Must be eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance, if required.
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and not be barred from any military installation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience with month-end close and fixed asset and/or project accounting.
• Significant experience supervising accounting teams and leading multi-functional accounting processes.
• Experience with corporate consolidations and treasury or cash management strongly preferred.
• Experience within aerospace, aviation, defense contracting, government contracting, or heavy manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment with standard lighting, noise levels, and climate conditions.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.