salientmotion

Accounting Manager

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At a Glance

Location
Torrance, California, United States
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
le. Competitive compensation: $150,000 to $180,000 base salary + equity Exceptio
Posted
2026-06-16T16:12:05-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

ERPExcel

Certifications

  • CPA

Domain Knowledge

  • Accounting
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Legal
  • Manufacturing

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a management or lead capacity.

Government Contracting:

Solid working knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards, indirect rate structures, and DCAA audit processes.

Hands-on experience with standard costing and inventory accounting in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Accounting:

Strong command of GAAP; ability to research and apply guidance to non-routine transactions.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to own the full accounting function for a fast-moving aerospace and defense company.

This is a high-impact role where you will build and maintain the financial backbone that supports mission-critical hardware development and government contract execution.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:

Own the full monthly close cycle — journal entries, account reconciliations, and timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Develop and maintain a robust cost accounting system, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation for manufactured electromechanical components.

Government Contract Compliance:

About the Company

We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the financial infrastructure behind cutting-edge hardware, let's chat!

We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.

A couple other things:

We have great benefits

We are well funded, and already generating revenue

We are located in beautiful Torrance, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility