Accounting Manager

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. **About the Role** We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to own the monthly close process, financial reporting, and technical accounting for a fast-growing business. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role suited to someone who thrives in ambiguity, can build scalable processes from scratch, and is comfortable operating without a fully mature back office. You'll be hands-on with the details and trusted with real ownership — partnering closely with our Controller, FP&A, and Operations teams to keep our books accurate and our processes scaling with the business. ### Responsibilities: - Own and continuously improve the monthly and quarterly close process end to end, driving toward a shorter close calendar - Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP - Manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing for our manufacturing operations - Research and memo technical accounting positions (ex. ASC606, ASC842, ASC470, ASC718) - Partner with external auditors and support internal controls as we mature - Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities - Support ad hoc projects and analyses that support company-wide decisions ### Requirements: - 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including manufacturing or industrial environments - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially revenue recognition, leases, and cost accounting - A track record of owning full-cycle close and financial reporting - Comfort operating in a fast-moving startup environment where you'll help define the process - Experience with various financial systems such as Office, Netsuite, Ramp, FloQast, etc. - Excellent communication skills cross functionally being able to translate accounting to the business ### Preferred Skills and Experience: - CPA (active or in progress) - Experience with government contractors (FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA) - Big 4 or mid-tier audit background