SUMMARY
- Review and assess revenue contracts and sales orders to determine proper recognition and revenue allocation
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606) and company policies in recognizing revenue
- Develop, establish, and maintain month-end close procedures and best practices that will effectively scale
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reports for stakeholders
- Conduct in-depth analysis of revenue data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement
- Work closely with Business Development, Contracts, and leadership to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Manage revenue-related month-end close procedures, including deferred revenue schedules
- Assist with financial statement audits, SOX compliance, and annual audits
- Assist with Accounts Receivable invoicing, Collections, and Treasury Management
- Support ad-hoc accounting projects and analysis as required, including design of accounting operational processes, business processes, automation activities, data analysis and management reporting
- Collaborate with operations leadership to evaluate pricing, quoting, and profitability
- Foster a positive team culture, continuous improvement, and cross-department communication
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Review and assess revenue contracts and sales orders to determine proper recognition and revenue allocation
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606) and company policies in recognizing revenue
- Develop, establish, and maintain month-end close procedures and best practices that will effectively scale
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reports for stakeholders
- Conduct in-depth analysis of revenue data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement
- Work closely with Business Development, Contracts, and leadership to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Manage revenue-related month-end close procedures, including deferred revenue schedules
- Assist with financial statement audits, SOX compliance, and annual audits
- Assist with Accounts Receivable invoicing, Collections, and Treasury Management
- Support ad-hoc accounting projects and analysis as required, including design of accounting operational processes, business processes, automation activities, data analysis and management reporting
- Collaborate with operations leadership to evaluate pricing, quoting, and profitability
- Foster a positive team culture, continuous improvement, and cross-department communication
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business or related field
- Preferred: Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business or related field
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 606), cost accounting principles, and internal control systems.
- Strong analytical skills and ERP skills, with Expertise in advanced Excel functions and EPICOR preferred
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in process improvement and cross-department collaboration within manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and increase shareholder value in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
- 3-5 years progressive accounting experience with focus on manufacturing
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 606)
- Cost accounting principles
- Internal control systems
- ERP skills
- Expertise in advanced Excel functions
- Experience with EPICOR
- Experience in process improvement and cross-department collaboration within manufacturing
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with financial statement audits and SOX compliance
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
What We Do
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s core mission priorities and meet our nation’s accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130space and defense programs. For more information, visit our website at Karman-SD.com.
