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Sr. Mgr, Accounting

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States · On-site

Senior+

Position Summary MSM North America is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Manager, Accounting to lead accounting operations, financial close, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role is responsible for…

Skills: Financial reporting, U.S. GAAP, Financial close, General ledger, Internal controls

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Sr. Mgr, Accounting

MSM North America

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 2d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Accounting will lead financial operations, including monthly closes, reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and government contracting standards. They will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, manage internal controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting and financial performance analysis.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least eight years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including three years in a leadership role. Proficiency in U.S. GAAP, financial systems, and government contracting regulations is required.

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Position Summary

MSM North America is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Manager, Accounting to lead accounting operations, financial close, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP, applicable government-contracting requirements, and corporate reporting standards.

The position will oversee day-to-day accounting activities and support audits, budgeting, forecasting, government-contract accounting, and the continued development of scalable financial processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, allocations, reserves, and other close-related transactions.
  • Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and supporting financial records.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, expense reporting, fixed assets, and cash management.
  • Partner with Human Resources to ensure proper accounting for payroll, benefits, incentive compensation, and employee-related liabilities.
  • Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, cash-flow analysis, and variance reporting.
  • Support consolidated reporting and U.S. GAAP-to-IFRS reconciliation requirements.
  • Partner with operational and financial leaders on budgets, forecasts, and financial performance analysis.
  • Support accounting practices consistent with FAR, DFARS, CAS, contractual requirements, and company disclosure statements.
  • Assist with cost classification, indirect-rate development, contract billing, incurred-cost reporting, and government audits.
  • Review costs for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial systems.
  • Coordinate external financial audits and support tax, government, customer, and internal audit activities.
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and significant or non-routine transactions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Eight or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Three or more years of accounting leadership or management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience leading financial close processes and managing general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.
  • Experience developing or maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with enterprise resource planning or government-contract accounting systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a growing organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant designation or progress toward certification.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, or U.S. Government contracting.
  • Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government cost-accounting requirements.
  • Experience supporting a government-adequate accounting system, indirect rates, contract billing, incurred-cost submissions, or DCAA reviews.
  • Experience with IFRS reporting, financial-system implementation, process automation, acquisition integration, or public accounting.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and may require additional hours during financial close, audit, and other critical reporting periods. Occasional travel may be required.

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

This position may require access to export-controlled information, technical data, company systems, or customer information. The selected candidate must be eligible to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MSM North America is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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AccountingFinanceU.S. GAAPFinancial closeGeneral ledgerAccounts payableAccounts receivablePayrollFixed assetsCash managementFARDFARSCASGovernment contractingInternal controlsAudit

About MSM North America

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Bringing added depth and capability to the US Defense Industrial Base

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2024
Headquarters
St. Petersburg , Florida
LinkedIn followers
1,746

MSM North America is committed to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base through the production, servicing, and modernization of medium- and large-caliber ammunition capabilities. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, we support Government efforts to revitalize GOCO facilities with integrated design, construction, and build-out expertise. As a member of the CSG Group, we bring proven industrial capability and a forward-leaning posture to enhance readiness, resilience, and domestic munitions manufacturing capacity.

Offices: St. Petersburg , Florida 33701, US

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About MSM North America

LinkedInVisit site

Bringing added depth and capability to the US Defense Industrial Base

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2024
Headquarters
St. Petersburg , Florida
LinkedIn followers
1,746

MSM North America is committed to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base through the production, servicing, and modernization of medium- and large-caliber ammunition capabilities. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, we support Government efforts to revitalize GOCO facilities with integrated design, construction, and build-out expertise. As a member of the CSG Group, we bring proven industrial capability and a forward-leaning posture to enhance readiness, resilience, and domestic munitions manufacturing capacity.

Offices: St. Petersburg , Florida 33701, US

Industrial ManufacturingIndustrialManufacturing
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