The Role
Managed corporate accounting operations, including monthly close processes, financial statements preparation, audit coordination, and oversight of accounting staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies. Building on the RS1 and GS0 launch systems, Long Wall develops containerized, mass-producible missile defense systems and offers rapid, low-cost flight testing. We believe that the future of global security and stability require defensive technology that is lower cost, higher performing, better tested, and more broadly distributed than is possible today. Join us.
What we look for
Mission-Driven Problem Solvers. The aerospace frontier demands ingenuity. We want Team members who approach challenges with curiosity, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and stay focused on delivering the best solution for the mission.
Total Ownership. We seek staff and engineers who take full responsibility for contributing to and delivering flight-ready work while recognizing that no one succeeds alone. The best engineers, corporate professionals, and technicians make their teammates better. Knowing that complementary skills create force multiplication and drive mission success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis
- Review key balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate fluctuations, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial results
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
- Coordinate the annual external audit process, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, close procedures, and internal controls to support accurate financial reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability across the accounting function
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff through coaching, goal setting, and ongoing performance management
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, payroll, HR, and operations to resolve accounting matters and support business initiatives
- Support special projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or industry
- 3+ years of people management or supervisory experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with demonstrated ability to apply US GAAP in a complex business environment
- Proven ability to manage and execute the full close cycle with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
- Experience preparing financial statements and audit-ready schedules for external review
- Track record of developing and maintaining internal controls and accounting policies in a structured, fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and communicate findings clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
- Experience managing and developing junior accounting staff, with a collaborative and coaching-oriented leadership style
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred
- Combination of public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and industry accounting experience
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with evolving processes and systems
- Experience with manufacturing, inventory accounting, or cost accounting
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools
- Background in aerospace, defense, or government contracting preferred
- Familiarity with cost accounting standards (CAS) or government contract accounting a plus
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
- Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
- Ability to pick up to 50lbs
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or industry
- 3+ years of people management or supervisory experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with demonstrated ability to apply US GAAP
- Proven ability to manage the full close cycle
- Experience preparing financial statements and audit-ready schedules
- Track record of developing and maintaining internal controls and accounting policies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing and developing junior accounting staff
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
- Experience with manufacturing, inventory accounting, or cost accounting
- Background in aerospace, defense, or government contracting
- Familiarity with cost accounting standards (CAS) or government contract accounting a plus
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The Company
What We Do
Long Wall is an American aerospace company based in Long Beach, California, that specializes in developing and manufacturing deployable launch vehicles and infrastructure for missile defense. Formerly known as ABL Space Systems, the company focuses on creating containerized, mass-producible missile defense systems and providing rapid, low-cost flight testing to enhance global security and stability through advanced defensive technology.
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