Senior Cost Accountant

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% employer-sponsored

Generous time off

Equity

401k and Roth 401k options

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to own non-labor program costs and inventory accounting across systems. You will partner with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure complete, accurate cost data and robust internal controls.

The role requires 5+ years in cost or project accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with government contracts (FAR/CAS, DCAA). On-site in Long Beach, CA with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with cost accounting, project accounting, and GAAP.
• Strong communication skills to convey cost information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with government contracts, FAR/CAS, and DCAA compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end non-labor program costs across systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to track, validate, and report program costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform cost variance analysis and communicate findings to program and finance teams.
• Support development and maintenance of project budgets, EACs, and cost forecasts.
• Own inventory accounting processes end-to-end and establish inventory controls with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Assist with monthly close, financial statements, and audits, including CAS, FAR, and DCAA readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Inventory accounting

Cross-functional partnership

Detail-oriented

Government contracts

NetSuite experience

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Sponsored Healthcare: We’ve got you covered! Our comprehensive healthcare package is fully sponsored, ensuring you and your loved ones stay healthy and worry-free, so you can focus on shaping the future of space security.
• Generous Time Off: We believe in working hard and recharging fully. Our generous vacation policy gives you the flexibility to take the time you need to relax, explore, and come back energized to take on new challenges.
• Equity: Own an equity stake in True Anomaly as you build something transformative. With equity options, you’re not just working for True Anomaly; you’re an owner. As an essential part of our growth and future success, we want you to share in the upside potential!
• 401k and Roth 401k options: Plan for tomorrow with our 401K and Roth 401K options that put you in control of your financial future.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Your growth fuels our innovation. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and training to expand your skills, spark new ideas, and advance your career with us.

Previous Aerospace and Defense experience a plusExcellent communication skills. Able to convey cost and financial information clearly to nonfinancial stakeholders including program managers and operations leadersAnalytical mindset with exceptional problem solving skills, high degree of ownership, and strong attention to detailExperience with government contract accounting, FAR/CAS standards, and DCAA compliance is a plusBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance; 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a focus on project, cost, or program accountingOTHERCPA or CMA a plusDemonstrated experience owning inventory accounting processes and working cross functionally with supply chain and operationsWork Location: This position will be onsite 4 to 5 days per week, with openings available at our Long Beach, CA facility or our Colorado locationPrior NetSuite experience preferredStrong knowledge of GAAP, with experience in cost accounting principles and project based cost structures