Impulse Space

Accounting Manager

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$100-140k

Full Time

14 minutes ago

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Job description

As an Accounting Manager at Impulse, you’ll be a key player in building a strong financial foundation, ensuring accurate reporting, and implementing efficient processes. This is a hands-on role with high visibility and the opportunity to shape the accounting function from the ground up. You’ll take ownership of the accounting function today—and grow into a leadership role as we scale. This is a rare opportunity to build processes from the ground up while preparing to manage a team in the future.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations, including:
- Journal Entries and Reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Monthly/quarterly/annual close processes
- Bank and account reconciliations
- Expense reporting and payroll oversight
Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare and timely review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with GAAP
Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with leadership.
Implement new accounting systems, tools and processes to support scale.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial insights and reporting needs.
Collaborate with the Controller, who currently oversees AP/AR and Payroll. In the future it may lead to those functions transitioning under your management as the company grows and your leadership responsibilities expand

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting
Hands-on experience with monthly close and financial reporting
Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar) and Excel
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

CPA, or working towards CPA
5+ years' background in public accounting (Big 4 or regional) combined with industry experience, preferred
Prior startup or high-growth company experience, preferred
Familiarity with implementing systems and scaling accounting operations, preferred

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.