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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements. Proven ability to lead accounting teams, manage audits, and improve financial processes in a manufacturing or aerospace and defense environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
GAAP Financial ReportingManufacturing Cost AccountingDeltek Costpoint AdministrationFAR, DFARS, CAS ComplianceCPA License or CMA Certificate
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Accounting OperationsRevenue Recognition (ASC 606)Inventory ValuationProject CostingFinancial Statement PreparationBudget PreparationInternal Controls DevelopmentAudit ManagementFinancial ReportingRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkAdaptabilityTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
Enterprise Resource Planning SystemDeltek CostpointFinancial Reporting Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA LicenseCMA Certificate
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingAerospace and DefenseDCAA AuditIncurred CostProvisional Billing Rates
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close
- Deliver accurate GAAP financial statements, consolidations, and management reporting
- Own accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease accounting, and technical accounting judgments
- Run manufacturing and test business cost accounting, including inventory valuation, WIP, variances, scrap, and burden
- Oversee project accounting in Deltek Costpoint
- Ensure contract structure, funding, indirect rates, and billings align with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements
- Prepare internal accounting and financial reports for management and directors
- Assist with annual budget preparation
- Review, maintain, and improve accounting procedures and policies
- Partner with Contracts and Program Management on incurred-cost submissions, rates, audits, and contract briefings
- Build and maintain internal controls for audits, customer reviews, and financing events
- Prepare and manage company financial and 401(k) audits
- Coordinate corporate tax compliance and regulatory filings with external tax advisors
- Manage accounting and financial reports for investors, auditors, governmental, and regulatory agencies
- Hire, manage, and develop the accounting team
- Improve close cycle time, Deltek Costpoint configuration, and reporting
- Develop departmental objectives and recommend short- and long-term plans
- Support FP&A and leadership with accurate, timely actuals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
- 10–12 years of progressive accounting experience
- At least 3 years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager
- At least 4 years in a supervisory capacity
- Experience owning an enterprise resource planning system
- Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606) accounting
- Manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, job or project costing, and margin analysis
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, incurred cost, provisional billing rates, and DCAA audit expectations
- Proven ability to close the books timely, manage an audit, and lead a team
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- CPA license or CMA certificate is a desired qualification
- Relevant experience in manufacturing or aerospace and defense is desired
- Deltek Costpoint administration is desired
- Experience in a smaller or earlier-stage operation building teams, processes, and controls in a high-growth or scaling company is desired
- Comfort operating amid ambiguity, competing priorities, and a build-it-yourself mindset
- Must live and work remotely from Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, Texas, or Oklahoma
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Stock option plan eligibility, subject to executive review and approval
- Health coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Flexible Time Off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
- Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace commitment
- Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process