Senior Manager, Accounting (R6484)

The role

Lead key parts of the global accounting and close process, including monthly and quarterly consolidation, general ledger, and intercompany activity. Drive controls, policies, and systems improvements as Shield AI prepares for SOX compliance and public-company readiness.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee global accounting operations, including monthly and quarterly close and consolidation
• Drive an efficient, accurate, and scalable close and reporting process across domestic and international entities
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Program Finance, Operations, and international teams
• Develop and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks
• Streamline and automate accounting workflows and lead ERP and reporting system projects
• Support the Accounting Director with external audits, statutory reporting, and external advisors
• Develop process documentation and audit-ready records
• Mentor team members and build a high-performance accounting team
• Analyze complex accounting issues and recommend scalable solutions
• Track emerging accounting guidance and support special projects

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including in a high-growth, complex environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal control frameworks
• 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
• High ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Experience developing process documentation, implementing controls, and supporting audits
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and modern ERP systems

Nice to have

• Active CPA license
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company
• Familiarity with project-based accounting and government contracting
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance transformation
• Demonstrated leadership, including mentoring or managing team members
• Experience evaluating complex operational and financial challenges
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or public-company reporting
• Experience supporting SOX readiness or compliance initiatives

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity (full-time regular employees)
• Benefits package (full-time regular employees)
• Temporary benefits package (temporary employees, after 60 days)

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
• Pay depends on skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company founded in 2015 that protects service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.