Accounting Manager

Location Torrance, CA Employment Type Full time Department Finance Compensation $75K – $155K Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary depending on job‑related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long‑term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, comprehensive health care, flexible vacation, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development. Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between Earth and space. Satellites are only as powerful as the ground systems that connect to them – without that critical infrastructure, they can’t be steered or send their data back to Earth. Northwood’s global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail. We take a vertically integrated approach to building an end‑to‑end ground system, delivering technology that is scalable and reliable for both government and commercial customers. Backed by over $100M from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Washington Harbour Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, Founders Fund, and others, Northwood has proven its ability to move fast – we’ve stood up a fully operational site in Australia in just 3 months, where similar efforts typically take years. Northwood is rapidly scaling its global footprint, with 30+ sites planned across 2026 and 2027. We’re building and deploying infrastructure at a pace the industry hasn’t seen before. If you thrive on building quickly, solving hard problems, and seeing your work deployed globally on critical missions, we want you at Northwood. Role We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to support in building and scaling Northwood’s accounting operations and financial infrastructure. This role will lead month‑end and cost accounting processes, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and drive operational excellence across day‑to‑day accounting functions. Beyond supervising the day‑to‑day transaction cycles, the Senior Accounting Manager will play a vital role in executing the operational strategy required to transition accounting workflows in‑house, implement robust financial software tools, and create a corporate culture centered on compliance, precise capital tracking, and resource accountability. Responsibilities Accounting Operations Execute and oversee the day‑to‑day general ledger activities, ensuring accurate, timely record‑keeping in accordance with US GAAP. Support the Controller in designing, implementing, and maintaining company‑wide financial controls and accounting policies that foster financial discipline. Manage the configuration, maintenance, and data integrity of the corporate accounting system, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing system workflows. Coordinate schedules and prepare underlying workpapers for external audits and tax compliance. Collaborate with local bookkeepers in international jurisdictions to ensure timely month‑end close and accurate reporting. Lead cost accounting efforts and collaborate with production, supply chain and engineering to lead unit cost reduction efforts. Partner with finance to support cost reduction efforts, fundraising, forecasting and executive reporting. Implement process improvements to decrease month‑end close timelines, scale systems efficiently and automate accounting workflows. Accounts Payable and Procurement Operations End‑to‑end AP process, including invoice validation, PO matching, and proper coding. Review and authorize payment runs (ACH, wires, checks) for final Controller approval. Oversee the resolution of complex vendor invoice discrepancies and inquiries. Administer corporate credit card and employee expense reimbursement platforms, enforcing strict adherence to corporate travel and entertainment policies. Produce AP aging analyses and spend reports to assist with cash commitment insights. Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management Oversee customer invoice generation and transmission in alignment with contracts and milestones. Manage collection activities, follow up on overdue accounts, and escalator billing disputes. Prepare AR aging reports and collections metrics to help mitigate credit risks. Analyze monthly variances between projected and actual receipts to refine cash flow models. Partner with business development and legal teams to evaluate contract terms, billing structures, and revenue recognition under ASC 606 prior to execution, ensuring financial integrity and compliance from contract inception. Own monthly cash management cycle, including maintenance of cash file, cash positioning, forecasting updates, and reporting to senior leadership. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business discipline. 5+ years of progressive, professional corporate accounting experience. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, multi‑entity financial reporting, ASC 606, and internal controls framework across domestic and international operations. Demonstrated experience operating within a fast‑paced, inventory‑driven hardware, manufacturing environment. Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial software, specifically NetSuite or a comparable system. A deeply hands‑on approach and attention to detail, showing equal enthusiasm for completing foundational operational tasks and managing structured accounting projects. Preferred Qualifications Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. Prior accounting experience within the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industrial sectors. Familiarity with SQL or advanced data analysis tools to construct custom reporting pipelines for procurement, inventory, or billing structures. Proven success building, scaling, and mentoring a lean accounting team during phases of high organizational growth. Compensation Range: $75K - $155K #J-18808-Ljbffr