Accounting & Finance Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client's needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A fast-growing startup is hiring an Accounting & Finance Manager to own core accounting operations, support strategic decision-making, and help scale our financial infrastructure from the ground up. This role is ideal for a CPA with 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or high-growth startups who is ready to step into a high-impact, high-ownership position.

You'll lead GAAP-compliant processes, manage day-to-day bookkeeping, oversee billing and collections, support financial modeling and investor reporting, and collaborate cross-functionally on key operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Compliance
• Own and drive GAAP-compliant accounting across the organization
• Maintain revenue recognition schedules under ASC 606
• Oversee inventory accounting and monthly close
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and internal controls
• Team & Operations
• Manage internal or outsourced bookkeeping resources
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness across data entry, reconciliations, and reporting
• Lead billing and collections processes, optimizing for cash flow
• Ensure sales tax compliance and vendor credit management
• Financial Reporting & Planning
• Contribute to FP&A and financial modeling initiatives
• Help prepare investor updates and board reporting packages
• Track KPIs and support leadership with actionable insights
• Systems & Scalability
• Help evaluate and implement an ERP or integrated accounting system
• Collaborate with external accountants and auditors
• Support compliance with FAR/DFARS and other government contracting regulations

Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience (public accounting or startup/scale-up environment)
• Strong grasp of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and inventory accounting
• Hands-on experience with bookkeeping and close operations
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Bonus: ERP implementation experience (e.g., NetSuite, Acumatica, Oracle)
• Bonus: Experience with FAR/DFARS, CAS, or ITAR in the defense/aerospace sector

You're a Great Fit If You…

• Love building structure and processes from scratch
• Are energized by ownership, ambiguity, and the opportunity to lead
• Want to grow into a strategic finance leadership role
• Believe finance is a core partner to innovation, not just a back-office function

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation+ equity upside
• A fast-moving, inclusive team that values collaboration and clarity
• Mission-driven work that powers critical defense and space innovation
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a breakout deep-tech company

$105,000 - $130,000 a year

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