Senior Cost Accountant

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together 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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA a plus
Experience with government contract accounting, FAR/CAS standards, and DCAA compliance is a plus
Previous Aerospace and Defense experience a plus
Prior NetSuite experience preferred

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