• Accounting Manager

    Red Cat Holdings (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Accounting Manager

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Teal Drones - SLC, UT

    Description

    Position Summary

    Red Cat Holdings is looking to fill an immediate position for a full-time Accounting Manager. Red Cat Holdings is a leading innovator in drone technology, specializing in mission-ready solutions for defense, public safety, and commercial applications. We develop high-performance UAS with advanced hardware, software, and AI-driven capabilities to support critical operations. We are a rapidly growing public company experiencing exponential growth and transformation. Our team is driven, collaborative, and committed to building strong processes that scale with the business. We’re looking for ambitious and adaptable professionals who thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and want to make an immediate impact.

     

    The role will own and manage the full procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls as the company continues to scale. This individual will play a critical role in building and refining processes, identifying and mitigating risks, and partnering cross-functionally to support operational excellence. This is a hands-on role that requires being in the details of daily operations while driving continuous improvement across the P2P function.

     

    This role will be based out of Teal Drones, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat, facility in Salt Lake City, UT and will report to the Corporate Controller.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Lead and oversee the procure-to-pay accounting cycle, including vendor onboarding, purchase orders, invoice processing, payments, accrued liabilities, and related reconciliations.

    + Develop and refine P2P accounting processes and policies to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

    + Identify risks within the P2P cycle and implement appropriate controls to mitigate them.

    + Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, and Payroll to support business growth while maintaining strong governance.

    + Support quarterly and annual financial audits, including SOX compliance requirements, related to P2P activities.

    + Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

    + Drive system and process automation initiatives to streamline workflows.

    + Serve as a subject matter expert for P2P-related accounting guidance and technical considerations

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred).

    + CPA strongly preferred.

    + 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role.

    + Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred), and/or experience at a public company or a high growth/scaling company.

    + Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.

    + Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities

    + Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with ambiguity.

    + Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders.

    + Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

     

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

     

    + Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.

    + Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.

    + Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.

    + May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.

    + Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.

    + Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed

    + Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

     

    Background Check

     

    This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

     

    EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

     

    Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

     

    E-Verify

     

    The company participates E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf) rules.