Sr. Compliance Accountant

AEVEX • Solana Beach, CA

53d

About The Position

The Manager, Compliance Accounting responsible for managing and executing financial controls, reporting, and compliance activities specific to defense contracts and federal regulations. The role ensures accurate financial statements, supports audits and contract cost allowability, and maintains internal controls to meet government and corporate compliance requirements.
Essential Functions:
Lead and execute compliance reviews and audits of contract costs, accounting systems, and internal controls for defense contracts.
Interpret and apply Cost Accounting Standards CAS; Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR; and Government Auditing Standards to accounting treatments, indirect rates, allocations, and billing practices.
Monitor and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) where applicable, and other contract-specific requirements.
Prepare written compliance reports, audit workpapers, and corrective action plans; track closure of audit findings.
Prepare and review contract cost, indirect rate calculations, and allocation methodologies to ensure allowability and consistency with accounting standards.
Support external and internal audits, inquiries, and requests from contracting officers and government auditors.
Advise program managers and functional leaders on allowable vs disallowable costs, contract terms, and accounting system requirements.
Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials for finance and program teams.
Monitor changes in government accounting/auditing guidance and update controls and policies accordingly.
Assist in preparation and review of indirect rate proposals, forward pricing submissions, and cost accounting disclosures.
Perform other duties as required.
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance -U.S. Citizenship required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare audit-ready documentation and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems used for contract accounting.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Team leadership and ability to work cross-functionally with contracts, programs, and procurement teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR, and federal audit requirements.
• Ability to pass background checks and required security screening as applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7+ plus years of experience in government contract accounting, compliance, or auditing.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interacting with DoD or federal auditors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute compliance reviews and audits of contract costs, accounting systems, and internal controls for defense contracts.
• Interpret and apply Cost Accounting Standards CAS; Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR; and Government Auditing Standards to accounting treatments, indirect rates, allocations, and billing practices.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) where applicable, and other contract-specific requirements.
• Prepare written compliance reports, audit workpapers, and corrective action plans; track closure of audit findings.
• Prepare and review contract cost, indirect rate calculations, and allocation methodologies to ensure allowability and consistency with accounting standards.
• Support external and internal audits, inquiries, and requests from contracting officers and government auditors.
• Advise program managers and functional leaders on allowable vs disallowable costs, contract terms, and accounting system requirements.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials for finance and program teams.
• Monitor changes in government accounting/auditing guidance and update controls and policies accordingly.
• Assist in preparation and review of indirect rate proposals, forward pricing submissions, and cost accounting disclosures.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Benefits

• AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees