KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
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KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and RSUs
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Senior Recruiting Manager at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting - ncongdon@kbwfinancial.com Ready to own the close and shape finance at a
brand-new Aerospace Manufacturer?!
Join our client’s high-caliber team as an
Accounting Manager
in Manchester, CT. Reporting directly to the new CFO who KBW placed, you’ll lead accounting operations, with a clear path to
Controller
as the company scales.
Salary : $125,000–$135,000 + 8% bonus + stock options and elite benefits.
Location : Mostly onsite in Manchester, CT (local candidates only; 1–2 remote days possible after ramp-up).
Note : The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
Why Join Us?
Succession to Controller : Clear growth path in a VC-backed startup with A+ investors and a world-class board.
High-Impact Leadership : Own full-cycle accounting and partner with C-suite, engineering, and operations.
Elite Backing : Large A-round funding with notable investors and BOD.
Startup + Defense Rigor : Work at the intersection of speed and precision—your processes will power aerospace innovation.
Best-in-Class Perks : 85% paid medical, unlimited PTO, 4% 401(k) match, live performance reviews, and meaningful equity.
Major Customers : Support programs for Joby Aviation (eVTOL leader) and next-gen drone R&D.
What You’ll Do:
Own day-to-day accounting: AP, AR, payroll, GL, and full month-end/quarter-end/year-end close under GAAP.
Strengthen internal controls across cash, fixed assets, and reporting; prep for clean audits.
Build budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; deliver dashboards that drive executive decisions.
Lead ERP transition from QuickBooks to Infor Syteline; integrate HRIS, expense, and finance tools.
Partner with program leads on cost accounting, direct/indirect cost analysis, and scenario modeling.
Coordinate external financial and government audits; FAR/DFARS/CAS experience a plus.
Collaborate with C-suite and manufacturing leaders to align finance with strategic goals.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience : 4–6+ years in progressive accounting;
manufacturing or tech
background required (aerospace/defense a major plus).
Education : Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance;
CPA or public accounting background strongly preferred .
Technical Skills :
Advanced Excel
and
ERP proficiency
(QuickBooks or Infor Syteline transition); cost accounting knowledge essential.
Knowledge : Deep US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting; government contracting exposure a plus.
Skills : Dynamic communicator who translates numbers into strategy for executives and engineers.
Mindset : Hands‑on builder, strategic thinker, and thrives in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments.
Location : Local to Manchester, CT for mostly onsite work (flexibility for hybrid earned over time).
Ready to Launch Finance into the Future?
Join a VC‑backed aerospace leader where your accounting leadership will power the next era of flight! Submit your resume to Nick Congdon at
ncongdon@kbwfinancial.com
today. Don’t miss this rare chance to grow with a startup backed by visionaries!
#LI-NC1 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
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KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and RSUs
Direct message the job poster from KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Senior Recruiting Manager at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting - ncongdon@kbwfinancial.com Ready to own the close and shape finance at a
brand-new Aerospace Manufacturer?!
Join our client’s high-caliber team as an
Accounting Manager
in Manchester, CT. Reporting directly to the new CFO who KBW placed, you’ll lead accounting operations, with a clear path to
Controller
as the company scales.
Salary : $125,000–$135,000 + 8% bonus + stock options and elite benefits.
Location : Mostly onsite in Manchester, CT (local candidates only; 1–2 remote days possible after ramp-up).
Note : The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
Why Join Us?
Succession to Controller : Clear growth path in a VC-backed startup with A+ investors and a world-class board.
High-Impact Leadership : Own full-cycle accounting and partner with C-suite, engineering, and operations.
Elite Backing : Large A-round funding with notable investors and BOD.
Startup + Defense Rigor : Work at the intersection of speed and precision—your processes will power aerospace innovation.
Best-in-Class Perks : 85% paid medical, unlimited PTO, 4% 401(k) match, live performance reviews, and meaningful equity.
Major Customers : Support programs for Joby Aviation (eVTOL leader) and next-gen drone R&D.
What You’ll Do:
Own day-to-day accounting: AP, AR, payroll, GL, and full month-end/quarter-end/year-end close under GAAP.
Strengthen internal controls across cash, fixed assets, and reporting; prep for clean audits.
Build budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; deliver dashboards that drive executive decisions.
Lead ERP transition from QuickBooks to Infor Syteline; integrate HRIS, expense, and finance tools.
Partner with program leads on cost accounting, direct/indirect cost analysis, and scenario modeling.
Coordinate external financial and government audits; FAR/DFARS/CAS experience a plus.
Collaborate with C-suite and manufacturing leaders to align finance with strategic goals.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience : 4–6+ years in progressive accounting;
manufacturing or tech
background required (aerospace/defense a major plus).
Education : Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance;
CPA or public accounting background strongly preferred .
Technical Skills :
Advanced Excel
and
ERP proficiency
(QuickBooks or Infor Syteline transition); cost accounting knowledge essential.
Knowledge : Deep US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting; government contracting exposure a plus.
Skills : Dynamic communicator who translates numbers into strategy for executives and engineers.
Mindset : Hands‑on builder, strategic thinker, and thrives in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments.
Location : Local to Manchester, CT for mostly onsite work (flexibility for hybrid earned over time).
Ready to Launch Finance into the Future?
Join a VC‑backed aerospace leader where your accounting leadership will power the next era of flight! Submit your resume to Nick Congdon at
ncongdon@kbwfinancial.com
today. Don’t miss this rare chance to grow with a startup backed by visionaries!
#LI-NC1 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
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