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Accounting Manager

Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · On-site

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About Northwood Space

Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.

About the role

Execute and oversee the day-to-day general ledger activities, ensuring accurate, timely record-keeping in accordance with US GAAP. Support the Controller in designing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide financial controls and accounting policies that foster financial discipline.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business discipline
  • 5+ years of progressive, professional corporate accounting experience
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, multi-entity financial reporting, ASC 606 , and internal controls framework across domestic and international operations
  • Demonstrated experience operating within a fast-paced, inventory-driven hardware, manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial software, specifically NetSuite or a comparable system
  • A deeply hands-on approach and attention to detail, showing equal enthusiasm for completing foundational operational tasks and managing structured accounting projects
More about this role

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to support in building and scaling Northwood’s accounting operations and financial infrastructure. This role will lead month end and cost accounting processes, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and drive operational excellence across day-to-day accounting functions.

Beyond supervising the day-to-day transaction cycles, the Senior Accounting Manager will play a vital role in executing the operational strategy required to transition accounting workflows in-house, implement robust financial software...

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