VP, Accounting (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

VP, Accounting (Manufacturing): Principal architect of financial infrastructure for autonomous factories with an accent on hardware accounting, internal controls, and transition to public-company standards. Focus on optimizing Tier-1 ERP systems, overseeing complex manufacturing cost models, and scaling a high-caliber accounting organization.

Location: Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorizations.

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to accelerate the manufacturing of critical parts for the aerospace and defense industries.

What you will do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of hardware and manufacturing accounting, including BOMs, WIP, overhead allocation, and inventory valuation.
• Institutionalize disciplined flash and month-end close processes and establish company-wide accounting policies (ASC 606 and ASC 718).
• Design and build a robust internal controls environment and manage external audit relationships to ensure rigorous compliance.
• Lead the optimization of a Tier-1 ERP environment (SAP, Oracle) to integrate manufacturing operations with the general ledger.
• Partner on capital equipment financing strategies, R&D tax credit initiatives, and multi-state nexus considerations.
• Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-caliber accounting organization capable of supporting institutional growth.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or infrastructure-heavy environments.
• Active CPA required.
• Deep expertise in inventory, cost accounting, and supply-chain-driven financial models.
• Strong command of Tier-1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (ITAR requirements).
• Proven ability to recruit and develop high-performing accounting teams.

Nice to have

• Big 4 accounting background.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided based on business needs.