Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing autonomous gun turret technology. They are seeking a Director of Accounting to manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the integrity of the financial processes as the company scales rapidly.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations across general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll accounting; own the close calendar and drive accurate, on-time financial statements; review reconciliations and journal entries for quality and completeness
- Serve as a key implementer on the ERP rollout, covering chart of accounts design, data migration, testing, and go-live; apply revenue recognition policy across a complex contract mix including fixed-price hardware, cost-reimbursable R&D, OTAs, FMS, and multi-element arrangements under ASC 606; prepare technical accounting memos for Controller review
- Operate standard costing for Bullfrog and future product lines including BOM costing, labor routing, overhead absorption, and variance analysis; maintain GAAP-compliant financial statements and manage audit preparation including PBC schedules, support requests, and auditor follow-ups
- Execute and monitor internal controls appropriate for a government contractor; support DCAA readiness; manage fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation schedules, asset tagging, and physical inventory of capital equipment
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team; provide review and quality control over their work; support the Controller and FP&A with actuals, reporting packages, and variance explanations
Skills
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including direct team management; CPA strongly preferred; hands-on experience owning a monthly close at a manufacturing, hard-tech, or government-contracting company
- Working knowledge of U.S. government contracts including OTAs, price-based, and cost-based FAR contracts; solid ASC 606 application to multi-deliverable structures; manufacturing cost accounting including standard costing, BOM, variance analysis, and overhead absorption
- Experience with a fixed asset base in an industrial manufacturing environment including capitalization, depreciation, asset tagging, and physical inventory; experience contributing to or supporting an ERP implementation
- Demonstrated people management including hiring, mentoring, and developing accounting staff; comfortable using AI tools such as Claude or Copilot in daily accounting and analytical work
- Big Four experience in public audit or assurance services
- Experience with DCAA-compliant accounting systems and federal Cost Accounting Standards
- Experience supporting a Series C or later raise, with corresponding audit and investor reporting exposure
- Experience standing up or improving close processes and accounting systems in a high-growth environment; multi-entity or multi-currency accounting
Benefits
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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