Accounting Manager

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and RSUs Direct message the job poster from KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting Senior Recruiting Manager at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting - View email address on click.appcast.io Ready to own the close and shape finance at a brand-new Aerospace Manufacturer?! Join our client’s high-caliber team as an Accounting Manager in Manchester, CT. Reporting directly to the new CFO who KBW placed, you’ll lead accounting operations, with a clear path to Controller as the company scales. Salary : $125,000–$135,000 + 8% bonus + stock options and elite benefits. Location : Mostly onsite in Manchester, CT (local candidates only; 1–2 remote days possible after ramp-up). Note : The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time. Why Join Us? Succession to Controller : Clear growth path in a VC-backed startup with A+ investors and a world-class board. High-Impact Leadership : Own full-cycle accounting and partner with C-suite, engineering, and operations. Elite Backing : Large A-round funding with notable investors and BOD. Startup + Defense Rigor : Work at the intersection of speed and precision—your processes will power aerospace innovation. Best-in-Class Perks : 85% paid medical, unlimited PTO, 4% 401(k) match, live performance reviews, and meaningful equity. Major Customers : Support programs for Joby Aviation (eVTOL leader) and next-gen drone R&D. What You’ll Do: Own day-to-day accounting: AP, AR, payroll, GL, and full month-end/quarter-end/year-end close under GAAP. Strengthen internal controls across cash, fixed assets, and reporting; prep for clean audits. Build budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; deliver dashboards that drive executive decisions. Lead ERP transition from QuickBooks to Infor Syteline; integrate HRIS, expense, and finance tools. Partner with program leads on cost accounting, direct/indirect cost analysis, and scenario modeling. Coordinate external financial and government audits; FAR/DFARS/CAS experience a plus. Collaborate with C-suite and manufacturing leaders to align finance with strategic goals. What We’re Looking For: Experience : 4–6+ years in progressive accounting; manufacturing or tech background required (aerospace/defense a major plus). Education : Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA or public accounting background strongly preferred . Technical Skills : Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (QuickBooks or Infor Syteline transition); cost accounting knowledge essential. Knowledge : Deep US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting; government contracting exposure a plus. Skills : Dynamic communicator who translates numbers into strategy for executives and engineers. Mindset : Hands‑on builder, strategic thinker, and thrives in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments. Location : Local to Manchester, CT for mostly onsite work (flexibility for hybrid earned over time). Ready to Launch Finance into the Future? Join a VC‑backed aerospace leader where your accounting leadership will power the next era of flight! Submit your resume to Nick Congdon at View email address on click.appcast.io today. Don’t miss this rare chance to grow with a startup backed by visionaries! #LI-NC1 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Manufacturing Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr