Allen Control Systems

Director of Accounting

Austin, TX · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Computer VisionAccountingFP&AERPRoboticsControlsAR/VRLeadershipMentoringGAAPInternal AuditVariance Analysis

About the role

ACS is in production, shipping autonomous counter-drone systems to SOCOM, the U.S. Army, and customers across multiple countries, and is on a clear trajectory to $1B in annual revenue.
We are looking for a Director of Accounting to run the day-to-day accounting operation that scales with us from here, working directly under the Corporate Controller.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has run accounting operations at a high-growth, engineering-driven company and is ready to do it at a company moving faster and with higher stakes than most have touched before.

Manage day-to-day accounting operations across general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll accounting
own the close calendar and drive accurate, on-time financial statements
Serve as a key implementer on the ERP rollout, covering chart of accounts design, data migration, testing, and go-live
maintain GAAP-compliant financial statements and manage audit preparation including PBC schedules, support requests, and auditor follow-ups.
support DCAA readiness
manage fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation schedules, asset tagging, and physical inventory of capital equipment.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team
support the Controller and FP&A with actuals, reporting packages, and variance explanations.
Manage day-to-day accounting operations across general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll accounting; own the close calendar and drive accurate, on-time financial statements; review reconciliations and journal entries for quality and completeness.
Serve as a key implementer on the ERP rollout, covering chart of accounts design, data migration, testing, and go-live; apply revenue recognition policy across a complex contract mix including fixed-price hardware, cost-reimbursable R&D, OTAs, FMS, and multi-element arrangements under ASC 606; prepare technical accounting memos for Controller review.

Working knowledge of U.S. government contracts including OTAs, price-based, and cost-based FAR contracts
Experience with a fixed asset base in an industrial manufacturing environment including capitalization, depreciation, asset tagging, and physical inventory
experience contributing to or supporting an ERP implementation.
Big Four experience in public audit or assurance services.
Experience with DCAA-compliant accounting systems and federal Cost Accounting Standards.
Experience supporting a Series C or later raise, with corresponding audit and investor reporting exposure.
Experience standing up or improving close processes and accounting systems in a high-growth environment

7+ years of progressive accounting experience including direct team management
CPA strongly preferred
hands-on experience owning a monthly close at a manufacturing, hard-tech, or government-contracting company.

ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software.

Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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