Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager at Venus Aerospace will have end-to-end responsibility for accounting and financial reporting, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring rigor and structure to a fast-growing, manufacturing-focused organization. From managing the close to enhancing systems and processes, your work will play a critical role in supporting the company’s next stage of growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and compilation of financial reporting packages.
• Manage one direct report through the AP and expense workflows by approving weekly payment runs and assisting in cash management planning.
• Investigate and resolve vendor/PO issues as needed.
• Administer and process bi-weekly and weekly payroll runs, with input assistance from the People & Culture department.
• Manage accounting treatment of payrolls.
• Provide support to audit and tax professionals, including compilation of PBCs, preparation of clean financial packages, and managing project timelines.
• Advanced accounting treatment: apply GAAP for advanced accounting principles including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various department leads to ensure transactions are properly coded and reconciled.
• Support monthly budget-to-actual reviews, including breakdown into program cost-tracking and analysis.
• Actively involved in the growth and development of financial systems, including ERP implementation, establishing new processes to support manufacturing and accounting for inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Active CPA license in Texas
• 5+ years of experience in a mixture of public and corporate accounting
• Demonstrated ownership of monthly/quarterly/annual reporting cadences and ability to prepare and present tailored result packages to leadership
• Leadership experience managing teams on tight schedules, communicating status updates and results to supervisors along the way
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience partnering with engineering-heavy product organizations and translating technical drivers into financial outcomes
• Experience with ERP systems and prior experience with an implementation is a plus
• Background in accounting for aerospace and defense industry, a manufacturing company, or related fields
• Familiarity with government contracting and sub-contracting concepts (program lifecycle, cost structure/rates) or strong demonstrated ability to learn quickly

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Flex-Friday flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role may be performed remotely within the United States. Regular travel to headquarters in Houston, Texas is expected, typically one week per month, to support cross-functional collaboration, leadership meetings, and key business initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Flex-Friday flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities

ITAR Requirements

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. You can learn more about ITAR here .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.