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KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting

Accounting Manager

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting, Manchester, Connecticut, us, 06040

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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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