Senior Cost Accountant

YOUR MISSION 

As the Senior Cost Accountant at True Anomaly you will be a key contributor to the accuracy and integrity of program costs across the business. Sitting at the intersection of Finance Operations and Supply Chain you will own the end-to-end process for non-labor program costs by ensuring they are complete accurate and flowing correctly through our systems. This role partners closely with business and finance stakeholders to build scalable cost accounting processes from the ground up with strong ownership of the inventory process to drive process compliance with relevant stakeholders. We are looking for a reliable problem solver who wants to dig in design the processes and take full ownership of cost data within the general ledger. If you thrive in an environment where you can identify inefficiencies build solutions and operate with a high degree of autonomy this role is for you. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Own all non-labor program costs across systems ensuring completeness and accuracy at every stage
• Partner with business and finance teams to track validate and report program costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform cost variance analysis identifying drivers of overruns and underruns and communicating findings to program and finance stakeholders
• Support the development and maintenance of project budgets EACs (Estimates at Completion) and cost forecasts
• Own the inventory accounting process end to end ensuring accuracy and compliance across supply chain and operations
• Establish and enforce inventory controls and reconciliation procedures in partnership with Supply Chain Operations and Program Management
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for raw materials WIP and finished goods in accordance with GAAP and company policy
• Design document and implement scalable cost accounting processes and internal controls across programs and facilities
• Identify opportunities to streamline cost flows across systems and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce close cycle time
• Support monthly financial statements program level reporting and the annual audit
• Support accounting in accordance with CAS for covered contracts including FAR compliance and DCAA audit readiness
• Serve as a liaison between accounting and cross functional teams providing guidance on cost related financial matters
• Other tasks as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance; 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with a focus on project cost or program accounting
• CPA or CMA a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP with experience in cost accounting principles and project based cost structures
• Demonstrated experience owning inventory accounting processes and working cross functionally with supply chain and operations
• Experience with government contract accounting FAR/CAS standards and DCAA compliance is a plus
• Previous Aerospace and Defense experience a plus
• Analytical mindset with exceptional problem solving skills high degree of ownership and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills. Able to convey cost and financial information clearly to nonfinancial stakeholders including program managers and operations leaders
• Prior NetSuite experience preferred 

OTHER 

• Work Location: This position will be onsite 4 to 5 days per week with openings available at our Long Beach CA facility or our Colorado location. 

COMPENSATION  

• Base Salary:
  • California: $90000-$130000
  • Colorado: $85000-$120000
• Equity + Benefits including Health Dental Vision HRA/HSA options PTO and paid holidays 401K Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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