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You will lead day‑to‑day accounting activities, cost accounting, tax filings, reporting, and analysis that support business performance. Working closely with executives and functional leaders, you will strengthen financial accuracy, improve processes, and provide insights that support informed decision-making across the company.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOversees daily accounting operations and ensures adherence to company policies and U.S. GAAP.\nLeads the month-end close process and supports accurate revenue recognition.\nImproves accounting efficiency through streamlined processes, enhanced controls, and practical system usage.\nSupports financial and tax strategy execution and files monthly use tax returns.\nManages cost accounting functions including program cost tracking, budget analysis, profitability reporting, and high‑value purchase order approval.\nPrepares and supports analysis of budgets, financial reports, and trends to assist executive leadership and the Board of Directors.\nOversees material and vendor selection and supports capital equipment purchasing.\nSupports negotiation and administration of customer contracts from proposal development through Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions.\nProvides coaching and mentoring to team members to support skill development and career growth.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.\nFive or more years of experience in a corporate environment.\nIntermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.\nDemonstrated ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and support business value in a fast‑paced environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nMaster’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.\n\nThis position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany‑paid life and AD\\&D insurance\nShort‑ and long‑term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement\n\nKarman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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