Accounting Supervisor

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and company policies. This role supervises accounting staff, supports month-end and year-end close processes, and partners cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

The Accounting Supervisor plays a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and supporting the organization’s financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Supervise and participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
• Monitor and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts

General Accounting & Controls

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Oversee accruals, reserves, and financial estimates
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Identify and implement improvements to internal controls

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff
• Assign and review work to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Establish performance expectations and provide regular feedback
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and standardize processes
• Support ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives
• Strengthen documentation and financial governance practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments
• Support inventory accounting and related controls (if applicable)
• Assist leadership with financial analysis and reporting needs

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred, even indirectly
• Public accounting experience a plus
• CPA preferred (or in progress)

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of internal controls

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functionally
• Process-oriented mindset with focus on continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Office-based position
• May require occasional extended hours during close cycles or audits

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.