Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Votaw Precision Technologies is a trusted leader in the manufacturing of complex precision components, assemblies, and systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and on-time delivery, Votaw supports some of the world's most demanding programs through its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company specializes in precision machining, fabrication, welding, and complex assembly operations for mission-critical applications. Votaw Precision Technologies is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering best-in-class solutions to its customers.

The Accounting Manager plays a mission-critical leadership role in supporting Votaw Precision Technologies' financial health and strategic growth. Reporting to the VP-Finance, this position is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting while providing proactive financial insights to operational and executive leadership. The Accounting Manager serves as a key business partner to the VP of Finance, FP&A.

Essential Functions

• Establish, direct, and maintain sound financial accounting practices and procedures, internal controls and management reporting systems.
• Develop procedures, systems, and controls that monitor and ensure accuracy of inventories and assets of the company.
• Manage the general ledger, site cost accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as well as financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, including daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Oversees cash management activities including accounts payable, receivables, disbursements, and bank account controls.
• Analyzes financial performance to budget; proactively investigate and explain variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Manages project-based accounting, including job costing, margin tracking, milestone billing, and revenue recognition.
• Partners with Program Management and the VP of Finance to ensure accurate cost-to-complete estimates for POC revenue recognition
• Supervise general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and financial accuracy.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained and continually improved to support audit readiness.
• Monitor and maintain the company's fixed asset records, including capital tracking and depreciation schedules.
• Lead the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Responsible for the filing and adherence to all sales and payroll taxes.
• Assists HR and benefits administration with financial aspects of benefit enrollment, billing, and reporting.
• Drives improvements in financial systems, reporting processes, and data analysis tools.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional but minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Experience in project-based manufacturing using POC revenue recognition and compliant with ASC606; ideally in aerospace, defense or other government contracting environments.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, including Accounting Supervisor or Manager role.
• Experience with GAAP financials
• Experience with job cost costing and milestone-based revenue recognition.
• Skilled in ERP systems and financial tools; advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure within a complex, high growth organization.
• Hold an ability to be involved and curious by spending time on the shop floor to understand the business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationships and comprehension.

Personal Attributes

• Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Flexible and adaptable in regard to learning and understanding new technologies.
• Strong written, oral, presentation, critical thinking interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work onsite, including hours outside of a normal working day, to meet critical deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
• Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.

Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC