Accouting Manager

Founded in 1951, PCC Fasteners - Air Industries (formerly Air Industries Company "AIC") is an established industry leader in manufacturing high-strength precision fasteners used by leading airframe, engine, spacecraft, and missile manufacturers.

Air Industries is among a select group of companies qualified to meet the exacting standard of America's defense establishment and the world's aerospace and defense prime contractors.

Located in Garden Grove, California, Air Industries operates out of a 178,000 square foot factility. Customers of Air Industries benefit from:

• More than 40,000 different part numbers.
• An efficient production system, automated equipment, and a highly skilled workforce enabling rapid response to urgent needs and routine orders alike.
• High-strength titanium, superalloy, and steel bolts, pins, and screws covering all grip lengths from .060" to 1" diameter.

PCC Fasteners - Air Industries' mission is to provide fasteners which exceed our customers' expectations and requirements. Air Industries' employees actively strive for excellence by continuously improving their skills and maintaining the highest ethical standards. Air Industries' management team provides leadership focusing on quality, lowering costs, and striving to maintain the trust and respect of our customers.

Air Industries provides single-point responsibility for the critically important products we produce. Air Industries pride shows in every product we deliver.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER - AIR INDUSTRIES COMPANY, CA

The position reports directly to the Group Controller/Controller. The Accounting manager will assist the Plant Controller with day-to-day execution of general accounting activities, related reporting processes and operating activities. Duties to include general ledger management, month end/quarter end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results, preparation and review of all financial statements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• The Accounting Manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including overseeing the close process and driving working capital initiatives.
• Assist the Plant Controller on all month end and quarter close activities including: trial balance review, journal entry adjustments, sales analysis and ensuring proper posting of revenue, financial statements and supplemental schedules, accrual schedules, balance sheet account reconciliations, and reserves. Responsible for establishing and ensuring timeliness of overall monthly close activities, and accuracy of close processes.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls are implemented and adhered to.
• Assist the Plant Controller to oversight of day to day general ledger. Duties include performing and overseeing the following; regular GL account reviews, cash clearing, and inter-company reconciliations. Prepare/review reports and analysis of sales, cost of goods sold, inventory, reserves, tax, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all PCC Corporate Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting department.
• Support capital request and asset inventory.
• Support the Syteline implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS

• Working knowledge of financial closing, consolidations, reporting and planning.
• GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge is required. Track record of improving internal controls highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and understanding of accounting and finance issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability and variance analysis.
• A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker with solid problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting.
• Experience presenting to highest levels of management with confidence and precision.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• The role requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skill.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment; publicly traded company experience highly preferred
• Must have experience with ERP systems

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of mangers, auditors, vendors and/or customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS & REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Define problems and collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Concentrate on details and apply mathematical skills to solve problems and ability to use sound judgment and professional discretion.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.