Accounting & Finance Manager
3 Jun 2025
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
78 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value score reflects the potential for significant impact in a startup environment, but is tempered by the need for a hands-on approach and specific industry experience.
- Role in a mission-driven startup focused on RF technology
- Hands-on finance position with growth potential
- Requires understanding of complex compliance regulations
- Dynamic environment with opportunities for strategic input
Pros
- Opportunity to establish finance functions in a startup
- Hands-on role with possibilities for leadership growth
- Engagement with innovative technologies in defense sector
Cons
- Lower salary compared to industry standards for experienced roles
- Unpredictable startup environment may present challenges
- Expectations for thorough compliance knowledge in government contracts
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site/Hybrid
Good fit
- Mid-level finance professionals with startup experience
- Candidates with a passion for innovation in technology
- Individuals ready to establish core financial processes
Not recommended for
- Entry-level applicants or those lacking industry knowledge
- Individuals seeking predictable workplace environments
- Candidates who prefer traditional finance roles
Motivation fit
Eagerness to contribute to cutting-edge technologyDesire to develop and refine financial systemsInterest in government contracting compliance
Key skills
Understanding of U.S. GAAPRecord of successful financial operations in startupsLeadership in finance team managementExpertise in financial compliance with government contracts
Score: 78/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
AnySignal is a startup whose mission is to usher in the next generation of RF products and services. For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with world-class performance that is easy to deploy, monitor, purchase, and upgrade.
Our team has a diverse range of backgrounds that cover cloud computing to artificial intelligence, communications and sensing, embedded systems, and much more.
About the Role
We’re seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Accounting & Finance Manager to lead core financial operations and help shape the financial future of our growing company. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves building processes, and is eager to grow into a strategic finance leader.
You’ll oversee key aspects of GAAP‑compliant accounting, manage bookkeeping functions, support financial planning and investor reporting, and ensure operational excellence across billing, collections, and compliance.
This is an ideal opportunity for a CPA with 3–5 years of experience looking to take ownership and grow with a company that’s scaling rapidly.
Core Accounting & Compliance
- Lead all GAAP accounting processes and ensure compliance across the organization.
- Develop and maintain revenue recognition schedules in accordance with ASC 606.
- Oversee and refine inventory accounting and tracking systems.
- Manage the monthly close process, including reconciliations and journal entries.
- Implement and document internal accounting policies and controls.
Team Management
- Directly manage in‑house and/or outsourced bookkeeper.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry, reconciliations, and reporting.
Financial Planning & Reporting
- Support financial modeling efforts and FP&A analysis, including development and tracking of KPIs
- Collaborate on investor updates and board reporting packages.
- Partner with leadership to track and analyze key financial and operating metrics.
Operations, Systems & Compliance
- Oversee billing and collections processes; ensure timely invoicing and strong cash flow management.
- Ensure sales‑tax compliance across jurisdictions.
- Monitor vendor credit limits and help manage relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Support selection, implementation, and optimization of an ERP or integrated accounting platform as the company scales.
- Work closely with external accountants and auditors.
- Support FAR/DFARS and other government‑contracting compliance requirements as needed.
Qualifications
- CPA preferred.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience (public accounting or startup/scale‑up preferred).
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.
- Experience managing or working with bookkeeping and close operations.
- Familiarity with financial modeling, reporting tools, and billing platforms.
- Comfortable with scaling systems and processes in a high‑growth environment.
- Preferred: Experience participating in an ERP implementation (e.g., NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP, Oracle).
- Preferred: Industry background in deep‑tech or defense sectors with working knowledge of U.S. government‑contracting compliance (FAR/DFARS, CAS, ITAR)
You’re a Great Fit If You…
- Are a self‑starter who can work independently and take ownership.
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.
- Enjoy creating structure and clarity where there is ambiguity.
- Want to grow into a leadership role as the company scales.
- Are excited to build a finance function that supports big vision and operational precision.
We’re a mission‑driven, growth‑oriented company where finance is seen as a strategic enabler, not just a back‑office function. You’ll work closely with leadership, have the opportunity to shape systems from the ground up, and play a key role in scaling our financial infrastructure for the next phase of growth.
AnySignal values and fosters an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel respected, supported and able to participate. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, veterans, people who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our environment.
Should you have a need for accommodation, AnySignal will endeavor to meet your accommodation needs. At any stage of the recruitment and selection process you may make your needs for accommodation known through contacting our team, in confidence, by email to: careers@anysignal.com. We aim to provide equal access to all applicants with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact us about accommodations.
