Senior Corporate Accountant

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

At Viasat, the Corporate Government Accounting team is responsible for maintaining the company government contract cost accounting framework and acts as the primary point of contact for DCAA/DCMA and/or Contract Audits. The Senior Corporate Accountant performs complex accounting analysis and research of company historical, current and projected financial and contract data. This role requires excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills, an intermediate level solid understanding of GAAP, and familiarity with researching and interpreting accounting guidance and pertinent regulation. The ability to work independently or in a team environment is crucial, as is adaptability and flexibility to constantly evolving business and audit requirements in both technical and non-technical environments.

Requirements

3-5+ years experience in public or corporate accounting
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required
High level of competence with various computer financial applications (e.g., MS Excel) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is highly desired for this hands-on technical accounting role.
Proven ability to understand and interpret audit findings, research pertinent regulations, collect and organize company financial data to support audit requests
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Nice To Haves

CPA License
Big 4 public accounting experience
ERP system experience (Oracle preferred)

Responsibilities

Supports management in compiling critical government submissions compliant with FAR adequacy requirements.
Performs detailed calculations and analysis related to specific FAR/CAS required financial metrics and contract direct labor rates.
Company CASB disclosure statements including review and evaluation of new and existing cost accounting practices and implementing updates for management review and subsequent submission to the government.
Serves as a point of contact for DCAA government auditors regarding all audit requests. Determines appropriate team member to complete audit requests based on subject matter and answers more complex questions/requests from DCAA.
Supports management in developing responses to regulatory audit reports and associated cost modeling (i.e. Business Systems, Incurred Cost, Forward Pricing, and various CAS audits).
Researches compliance matters and develops recommendations based on pertinent regulations (i.e. FAR, DFARS, and CAS).
Risk assessments to assure compliance with CAS and FAR including making management recommendations to improve processes, and developing and implementing internal reviews focused on CAS/FAR compliance and business systems adequacy to government regulatory standards.
Works closely with other business support functions including Finance, Legal, IT, Contracts, Human Resources and other key areas responsible for overall integrated compliance associated with being a large U.S. publicly traded corporation and government contract supplier.