Accounting & Finance Manager
El Segundo, CA
Client Opportunities – Accounting Manager /
Regular Full-time /
On-site
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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