In PersonRelocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
AccountingFinancial Accounting
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
At least 4 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
A strong grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and general ledger management.
Comfort working in enterprise resource planning systems and Excel proficiency beyond basic formulas.
Audit or compliance-focused experience.
Responsibilities
Own the month-end and year-end close.
Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll operations.
Handle inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
Ensure Generally Accepted Accounting Principles compliance and support internal, external, and Defense Contract Audit Agency audits.
Prepare financial reports and partner on variance analysis.
Help maintain and improve internal controls.
Translate shop-floor activity into financial insight for the operations team.
Contribute to Great Game of Business huddles, including scoreboards, forecasts, and the weekly financial story.
Lead budgeting and forecasting with department heads as the role develops.
Develop and refine financial scoreboards for the Great Game of Business system.
Document accounting policies and strengthen internal controls.
Supervise and develop junior accounting staff as the role develops.
Progress toward full Controller responsibility, including financial oversight, strategic analysis, and direct reporting to the President.
Desired Qualifications
Defense, aerospace, or government contracting experience.
Familiarity with original equipment manufacturer and/or Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards operations.
Experience in job shop, contract manufacturing, or mixed-revenue environments.
Exposure to cost accounting, inventory valuation, or standard costing.
Familiarity with Great Game of Business or open-book management.
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
What we’re looking for
Required
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.