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Swarm Aero · 1 day ago

Finance & Accounting Manager

Oxnard, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and versatile aircraft network in the world. They are seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations during a critical growth phase, ensuring financial accuracy and controls while scaling systems and processes for a rapidly growing hardware manufacturing organization.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesGovernmentHardwareMilitaryNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting

Own all core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls

Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules; ensure integrity of accounting data within the ERP/accounting system

Design, implement, and scale accounting processes, systems, and controls to support company growth

Build and maintain cost accounting processes for hardware manufacturing, including inventory, WIP, and COGS tracking

Partner closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate financial capture of manufacturing activity

Lead ERP and accounting system implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration

Collaborate with Strategic Finance to align accounting outputs with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs

Qualification

Accounting experienceHardware manufacturing experienceGAAP knowledgeNetSuiteFinancial complianceCost accountingInternal controlsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)

Direct experience in hardware manufacturing or R&D environments, with deep understanding of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost structures

Proven track record of scaling accounting operations and implementing new financial systems and processes

Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements

Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail