Senior Accountant

vcfo; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Job summary

vcfo is partnering with a client that designs and builds mission-critical electromechanical assemblies for government and commercial customers. They are expanding and seek their first in-house Senior Cost Accountant to own and continuously improve the accounting function.

This role is in McKinney, TX, in-office as needed with movement toward the airport area. You will lead the monthly close, GAAP reporting, and DCAA-compliant processes, and work closely with the CEO and Manager of Business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years in manufacturing accounting with significant cost accounting responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with government contracting and knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, DCAA expectations, and GAAP.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, inventory accounting, job costing, indirect rates, and labor distribution.
• Comfort operating strategically while still performing day-to-day accounting work.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close, general ledger, financial statements, reconciliations, and accrual accounting.
• Maintain a DCAA-compliant accounting system that meets FAR, DFARS, and GAAP requirements.
• Develop and maintain indirect rates, cost pools, labor distribution, and contract cost reporting.
• Partner with Business Affairs on CPFF, FFP, T&M, and other government contract requirements.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, customer, and external financial audits.
• Lead AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure ERP and accounting systems remain accurate, scalable, and audit-ready.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor efficiencies, inventory valuation, and material variances.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting for executive leadership.
• Identify automation opportunities and continuously improve accounting processes.
• Support ERP implementation, optimization, and system integrations.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP

DCAA compliance

Labor distribution

Indirect rates

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JAMIS

Deltek

ERP systems

Job description

Location: McKinney, TX (in-office as needed; currently near Frisco with a move to the McKinney Airport area)

Reports To: CEO/Owner

Works Closely With: Manager of Business Affairs (contracting)

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000, commensurate with DCAA experience and ERP proficiency

About the Role:

vcfo is working with a client that designs and builds mission-critical electromechanical assemblies supporting both commercial customers and the U.S. Department of War (DoW). They have nearly doubled the size of workforce and sales over the last year. We are looking for our first in-house Senior Cost Accountant to own and continuously improve our accounting function. This role goes well beyond closing books. You will build financial processes, partner with executive leadership, and ensure the company remains audit ready as we continue to grow.

What You Will Own:

This is a hands-on role for someone who can operate at a controller level of judgment while still managing the routine accounting work directly. You will partner closely with the CEO and the Manager of Business Affairs, and you will be central for how we account for government funds.

• Own the monthly close, general ledger, financial statements, reconciliations, and accrual accounting.
• Maintain a DCAA-compliant accounting system that meets FAR, DFARS, and GAAP requirements.
• Develop and maintain indirect rates, cost pools, labor distribution, and contract cost reporting.
• Partner with Business Affairs on CPFF, FFP, T&M, and other government contract requirements.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, customer, and external financial audits.
• Lead AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure ERP and accounting systems remain accurate, scalable, and audit-ready.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor efficiencies, inventory valuation, and material variances.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting for executive leadership.
• Identify automation opportunities and continuously improve accounting processes.
• Support ERP implementation, optimization, and system integrations.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years in manufacturing accounting with significant cost accounting responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with government contracting and working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, DCAA expectations, and GAAP.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, inventory accounting, job costing, indirect rates, and labor distribution.
• Comfort operating strategically while still performing day-to-day accounting work.

Nice to Haves:

• CPA
• 5+ years in manufacturing accounting with significant cost accounting responsibility.
• Experience supporting ERP systems such as JAMIS, Deltek, or similar.
• Previous employment within the Aerospace and Defense industry

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Can explain accounting concepts to non-accountants.
• Want to help build something rather than simply maintain it.
• Enjoy fast-paced environments where good ideas are implemented quickly.

Why work here?

• Report directly to executive leadership.
• Help shape the financial foundation of a rapidly growing defense manufacturer.
• Work alongside an experienced government contracting team.
• Company-paid employee medical insurance.
• Competitive compensation and significant opportunity for career growth.
• Your work directly supports programs that matter to national defense.