Technical Accounting Manager

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Manager to join our Finance team
• This role will serve as a key resource for technical accounting matters, with a primary focus on evaluating customer contracts and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP
• The position will play an integral role in assessing contractual terms related to revenue recognition, billing milestones, and associated accounts receivable timing within a complex Aerospace & Defense environment
• In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, this individual will support general ledger accounting activities, assist with the monthly close process, and collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Contracts, Operations, and Finance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
• Technical Accounting & Revenue Recognition:
• Review and evaluate customer contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with an emphasis on revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Analyze contractual terms related to performance obligations, billing milestones, acceptance criteria, contract modifications, and variable consideration
• Assess the accounting implications of milestone-based billing arrangements and ensure alignment between revenue recognition, billing events, and accounts receivable
• Partner with Contracts, Program Management, and Legal teams to review new contracts and contract amendments prior to execution, identifying accounting implications and providing recommendations where appropriate
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memorandums supporting key accounting conclusions
• Research and interpret accounting guidance related to complex or non-routine transactions
• Billing, Accounts Receivable & Contract Accounting:
• Monitor contractual billing milestones to ensure timely invoicing and accurate recording of accounts receivable
• Partner with Billing and Program teams to resolve discrepancies between contractual terms, revenue recognition, and customer invoicing
• Assist in analyzing contract assets, contract liabilities, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenue balances
• Support reconciliations related to customer contracts and milestone billing activities
• General Accounting & Financial Close:
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement support
• Maintain general ledger accounts related to assigned areas of responsibility
• Review balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support:
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, contract review procedures, and month-end close efficiency
• Assist in implementing process improvements and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting
• Provide technical accounting guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed
• Participate in ERP or financial systems enhancements affecting contract accounting, billing, or financial reporting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We’ve got you and your family covered for all eventualities
• Company Ownership: You’ll be contributing to Impulse’s success, so you deserve to share in it. All full-time employees receive a meaningful equity allocation
• Flexible PTO Policy: We believe in work-life harmony more so than “balance”. When you are happy & fulfilled outside of work, you will be more productive when you’re in it. We offer generous PTO accrual to our full-time employees

Preferred experience

• 6+ years of demonstrated progressive accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience reviewing customer contracts and interpreting contractual language for accounting purposes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated experience applying ASC 606 Revenue Recognition to complex customer contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience evaluating performance obligations, variable consideration, contract modifications, and over-time versus point-in-time revenue recognition
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Public Accounting foundation
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA
• Experience with complex or long-term customer contracts, including milestone-based arrangements and over-time revenue recognition
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience or exposure