Accounting Manager

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Accounting Manager – North America Finance

We're looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead accounting and financial close for our US operations, within a fast-paced, multi-entity, international environment tied to a European publicly listed group.

What You'll Do

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for US entities (US GAAP + Group reporting)

Oversee Accounts Payable, employee expenses, and vendor payment processes

Manage banking activities, cash transactions, and bank reconciliations

Own intercompany accounting across Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Strengthen internal controls and support internal/external audits

Drive accounting transformation: chart of accounts harmonization, process standardization, automation, and NetSuite optimization

Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition accounting integration

Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, AR, Payroll, HR, Sales, and Engineering

Lead, coach, and develop the US accounting team

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in an accounting leadership role (Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar)

Must have ERP experience/knowledge – NetSuite is preferred

Strong US GAAP knowledge and familiarity with federal/state/local tax requirements

Experience managing financial close in a multinational, multi-entity organization with tight public-company reporting deadlines

Track record managing high-volume intercompany transactions across countries

Advanced Excel skills

Nice to Have

Background in engineering services, technology consulting, professional services, or project-based businesses

M&A/integration experience

Exposure to finance transformation, systems implementation, or shared-services/matrix environments

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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