Senior Manager, Accounting
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
Funding history
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About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will lead key global accounting operations including monthly and quarterly close, general ledger and consolidation. You will partner cross-functionally, develop accounting policies and internal controls for SOX readiness, drive ERP and automation projects, support audits, and mentor team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or related field
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience in a high-growth, complex environment
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations and internal controls
- Experience leading complex close processes across multiple entities
- Proven ability to drive process improvement and systems optimization
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Experience developing process documentation, implementing controls and supporting audits
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and modern ERP systems
Responsibilities
- Lead global accounting operations including close consolidation, general ledger, accruals, project accounting and reconciliations
- Drive an efficient and scalable close process across domestic and international entities in compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Program Finance and Operations
- Develop accounting policies, internal controls and governance frameworks for SOX readiness
- Streamline and automate accounting workflows
- Lead ERP enhancement and accounting system implementation projects
- Support external audits and statutory reporting
- Maintain documentation for accounting processes and controls
- Mentor team members
- Analyze complex accounting issues and recommend solutions
- Monitor emerging accounting guidance
- Support special projects and ad hoc analyses
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
