Accounting Manager – Frazier Aviation
San Fernando, CA Aerospace Manufacturing & MRO Private Equity–Backed Growth
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is a hands-on role that supports the CFO and overseeing all accounting operations across Frazier Aviation’s manufacturing and MRO businesses. You will lead monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting—while helping shape scalable processes for a high‑growth, private equity–backed environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in entrepreneurial settings, anticipates challenges before they arise, and brings a builder’s mindset to process improvement, systems, and team development.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, cash disbursements, billing, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for both spares production and MRO operations.
- Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements with clear variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including tax and regulatory filings.
- Maintain strong internal controls and uphold GAAP, audit standards, and company policies.
- Provide financial modeling and analysis to support pricing, capital expenditures, inventory management, and operational decision‑making.
- Strengthen accounting systems, processes, and controls to support scale and data integrity.
- Coach, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff; promote cross‑training and professional development.
- Prepare bank reconciliations, payroll accruals, and journal entries.
- Support cash management activities and monitor daily cash flow.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies across accounts, transactions, and inventory‑related financial data.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.
- Collaborate across departments and contribute to a respectful, team‑oriented culture.
- Participate in professional development, training, and industry‑related activities.
- Take on special projects and additional responsibilities as needed in a dynamic environment.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA required (active or inactive).
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting multi‑site or multi‑entity operations.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control best practices.
- ERP implementation experience—NetSuite or similar strongly preferred.
- High accuracy, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities; able to prioritize competing demands.
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 and modern accounting systems.
- Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Frazier Aviation is entering an exciting new chapter—and we’re looking for an Accounting Manager who’s ready to help build a world‑class finance function inside a fast‑growing aerospace leader.
For more than 70 years, Frazier Aviation has been a critical supplier of structural components for military aircraft platforms worldwide. From our headquarters in San Fernando, CA, we support global fleet readiness by manufacturing and assembling out‑of‑production and hard‑to-source components for military operators, distributors, and MRO partners across 18 countries. In 2024, Seven Point Equity Partners acquired Frazier Aviation to accelerate growth and scale operations, appointing seasoned aerospace executives Brian Williams (CEO) and Michael Okada (CFO) to lead the next phase of expansion.
This is a rare opportunity to join a legacy aerospace manufacturer at a transformational moment—where your work will directly influence operational excellence, financial discipline, and long-term strategic success.
Pay: From $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you live within a 45 minute drive of the offices?
- This job is onsite 5 days a week, do you agree to this?
- What are you salary expectations?
- Do you have a CPA?
- How many years of manufacturing/production accounting experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
