Accounting Manager in Los Angeles, California at Hermeus

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.

• 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

• 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

• CPA (active or in progress)
• Experience with government contractors (FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA)
• Big 4 or mid-tier audit background