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Senior Manager, Accounting (Defense)

AST SpaceMobile
Location
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in government contracting/GovCon accounting environments
  • 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated experience with indirect rate structures, cost pools, and incurred cost submissions
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) as applied to government contract arrangements
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (Project Setup, Contract Management, Billing, GL, and related modules)
  • CPA license or active progress toward CPA
  • Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or defense proposal and contract environments
  • Prior experience with a publicly traded company or SEC reporting requirements
  • Familiarity with CSDR (Cost and Software Data Reporting) requirements and IDIQ contract mechanics
What the job really is

The Senior Manager, Accounting will oversee the accounting operations for a defense-focused subsidiary, managing government contract accounting functions such as project cost accounting, month-end close, and compliance with relevant regulations. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure financial integrity and compliance, while also supervising and developing the accounting staff. The position requires expertise in government contracting and will serve as a key point of contact for audits and compliance examinations.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant compliance responsibilities which may be stressful
  • Requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract work
  • The position supports a rapidly scaling business, which may involve changing responsibilities
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