Teledyne FLIR

Senior Accounting Manager

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Poway, CA

In-Office

96K-128K Annually

Senior level

Hardware • Security

The Role

The Senior Accounting Manager oversees financial reporting, cost accounting, and compliance in commercial and government segments, leading a high-performing team and improving processes.

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

At Teledyne RD Instruments, we’re committed to maintaining our industry leadership by delivering best-in-class products, services, and solutions for the marine instrumentation and equipment markets. As our Senior Accounting Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence across our commercial and government business segments. You’ll lead a high-performing accounting team in a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment, helping us navigate complex financial landscapes and drive strategic growth.

You'll responsible for overseeing financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, compliance and audit readiness across our commercial (80%) and government (20%) business. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in manufacturing accounting, government contract compliance and team leadership.

What you’ll do

Lead daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close
Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and journal entries
Perform cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis for manufactured products
Collaborate with operations and engineering to support accurate inventory and cost tracking
Ensure compliance with government contract regulations including FAR, DFARS, and CAS
Support audits and prepare incurred cost submissions for government contracts
Mentor and supervise accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement
Drive process improvements and support ERP system enhancements
Coordinate with external auditors and ensure tax compliance

What you need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – required
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting – required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing environment – required
Leadership experience with a Finance/Accounting Team - required
Familiarity with government contract accounting and audit processes – preferred
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint) – preferred
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling – preferred

What we offer

You’ll join a collaborative and mission-driven team at the forefront of marine technology. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

What happens next We’re hiring as soon as possible. Once you apply via our company website, our recruitment team will review your application. If your background aligns with our needs, we’ll reach out to schedule an initial conversation. Most communication will be via email.

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Please note the salary range posted is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.

Salary Range:

$96,200.00-$128,300.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.