As Accounting Manager, you will oversee financial reporting, manage the general ledger, and collaborate with teams to support growth in a manufacturing organization.
Who We Are:
Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.
The Role: Accounting Manager
You will have end-to-end responsibility for accounting and financial reporting, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring rigor and structure to a fast-growing, manufacturing-focused organization. From managing the close to enhancing systems and processes, your work will play a critical role in supporting the company’s next stage of growth. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Controller and take ownership of the preparation and integrity of the company’s financial statements.
What You'll Get to Do:
- Responsible for the full general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and compilation of financial reporting packages.
- Manage one direct report through the AP and expense workflows by approving weekly payment runs and assisting in cash management planning. Investigate and resolve vendor/PO issues as needed.
- Administer and process bi-weekly and weekly payroll runs, with input assistance from the People & Culture department. Manage accounting treatment of payrolls.
- Provide support to audit and tax professionals, including compilation of PBCs, preparation of clean financial packages, and managing project timelines.
- Advanced accounting treatment: apply GAAP for advanced accounting principles including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various department leads to ensure transactions are properly coded and reconciled.
- Support monthly budget-to-actual reviews, including breakdown into program cost-tracking and analysis.
- Actively involved in the growth and development of financial systems, including ERP implementation, establishing new processes to support manufacturing and accounting for inventory.
What You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Active CPA license in Texas
- 5+ years of experience in a mixture of public and corporate accounting
- Demonstrated ownership of monthly/quarterly/annual reporting cadences and ability to prepare and present tailored result packages to leadership
- Leadership experience managing teams on tight schedules, communicating status updates and results to supervisors along the way
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience partnering with engineering-heavy product organizations and translating technical drivers into financial outcomes
- Experience with ERP systems and prior experience with an implementation is a plus
- Background in accounting for aerospace and defense industry, a manufacturing company, or related fields. Familiarity with government contracting and sub-contracting concepts (program lifecycle, cost structure/rates) or strong demonstrated ability to learn quickly
Location:
This role may be performed remotely within the United States. Regular travel to headquarters in Houston, Texas is expected, typically one week per month, to support cross-functional collaboration, leadership meetings, and key business initiatives.
Benefits:
Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.
ITAR Requirements
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (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). You can learn more about ITAR here.
Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.
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