Senior Staff Accountant - Defense and Manufacturing

AMBAC International • Full-time • Elgin, SC, US • 1m ago

AMBAC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Senior Staff Accountant, with a strong growth track

Full-Time / On-Site, Elgin SC | Relocation available for the right candidate

Who We Are

AMBAC International is a 100-year-old, employee-owned precision manufacturing company. We’re best known for precision fuel injection systems for heavy-duty diesel engines.

The employee-owned part isn’t decoration. Our goal is that every person here owns a piece of what they build through our ESOP. Our financials aren’t locked in an executive’s drawer. They’re on the wall. We practice Great Game of Business: open books, shared scoreboards, and a team that understands how the company makes money. It’s different, in a good way.

If you’ve ever wanted your accounting work to actually matter to the people around you, this is that place.

The Role

We’re hiring a Staff Accountant to help run financial operations in a government contracting environment. This is a Controller-track role. We’re saying that out loud because we’re building the finance function AMBAC needs for the next decade, and we’d rather hire the right person now than backfill a seat later.

You’ll start by owning the fundamentals alongside our current Controller, who’ll be your mentor. You’ll also be expected to understand why the numbers matter, connect them to the business, and over time lead and teach the numbers to others.

Reports to: Controller initially, with a direct line to the President as you grow into the role.

What You’ll Do

Own month-end and year-end close
Prepare and record journal entries: accruals, prepaids, adjustments
Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
Support AP, AR, and payroll operations
Handle inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal, external, and DCAA audits
Prepare financial reports and partner on variance analysis
Help maintain and improve internal controls
Translate shop-floor activity into financial insight the operations team can actually use
Contribute to our GGOB huddles: scoreboards, forecasts, and the weekly story the numbers tell

As you grow

Lead budgeting and forecasting with department heads
Develop and refine the financial scoreboards that run our GGOB system
Document accounting policies and build stronger internal controls
Supervise and develop junior accounting staff
Move into full Controller responsibility: financial oversight, strategic analysis, and direct reporting to the President

Required

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
4+ years of accounting experience, manufacturing strongly preferred
Strong grasp of GAAP and general ledger management
Comfortable in ERP systems; Excel proficiency well beyond basic formulas
Audit or compliance-focused experience
Accurate and efficient. Attention to detail that doesn’t slow you down

Preferred

Defense, aerospace, or government contracting experience
Familiarity with OEM and/or FAR, CAS operations
Job shop, contract manufacturing, or mixed-revenue environments
Cost accounting, inventory valuation, or standard costing exposure
Familiarity with Great Game of Business or open-book management

Who you are

Intellectually curious about why the business works the way it does
Comfortable asking questions and flagging problems early
Willing to teach and develop the team around
Aspire to grow into something bigger

Compensation And Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (range shared in first conversation)
ESOP and 401K
Health, dental, and vision
PTO and paid holidays
Continuing education support
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

AMBAC International is an equal opportunity employer.

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