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GPMS

GPMS

Accounting & Finance · Full-time
Vermont, USA
USD 85k-100k / year
Posted on Aug 29, 2025

Opportunity GPMS has an immediate opening for an experienced accounting professional to take on full responsibility for the company’s financial operations. Reporting directly to the company President, the Controller maintains and improves forecast models and monitors cash flow in addition to owning the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll functions. The right candidate will be diligent, resourceful, self-directed, and a savvy technology user.

Company Overview GPMS is an exciting, venture-backed growth company with groundbreaking remote monitoring technology used to assess the health and status of helicopters and other complex rotating machinery. Our proprietary hardware and software, developed and manufactured in Vermont, is in use on helicopters on all seven continents. To learn more about how we’re using data and connectivity to change the industry, visit www.gpmsvt.com.

Duties • Manage all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting • Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations • Produce periodic financial reports, ensuring that the reported results comply with GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition • Design, document and monitor internal controls, policies and procedures • Work with external CPAs during annual financial review, providing schedules including prepaids, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, fixed asset detail and depreciation/amortization • Provide external CPAs with all materials required to complete federal and state income tax returns • Issue recurring service invoices to business customers (not individuals) and inform appropriate staff of expiring contracts • Process twice-monthly payrolls (Gusto) and perform light HR duties, including benefits administration (with outside consultant if needed) and annual workers’ compensation audit • Manage the company’s insurance policies and annual renewals • Collaborate across the company and serve as a resource for others regarding general aspects of accounting

Required • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field • 5+ years of progressively responsible corporate accounting/finance experience • Excellent understanding of financial concepts including double entry bookkeeping, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting • Advanced Excel skills and experience with at least one accounting software package and at least one resource planning (ERP/MRP) system; ability to quickly master QuickBooks Online and Cin7 Core (MRP) software suites • Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision and consistently use good judgment • A deeply held sense of ownership and quality, and the curiosity and drive to understand existing systems and make improvements Preferred • Advanced degree and/or accounting/finance certifications • Past involvement with implementation and configuration of new software packages • Experience in manufacturing industry and/or inventory accounting and controls • Knowledge of subscription-based revenue streams • Experience with federal contracts and related reporting

Location Office-based in Waterbury, VT, with some hybrid flexibility. While much of the work can be done remotely, regular in-person attendance is important for team collaboration and in-person connection.

Salary The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000. We will build a custom compensation package for the right person. This position has the potential to grow within 1-3 years to a VP of Finance role with junior accountant(s) or even CFO for an exceptional candidate.

GPMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

GPMS is an equal opportunity employer.

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