Join a growing, mission-driven defense manufacturing organization as a Senior Accountant in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you’ll serve as a key partner to both Finance and Operations—driving cost visibility, ensuring compliance with government contracting standards, and delivering insights that directly impact program performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aerospace & defense accounting professional to take ownership of manufacturing finance processes, influence decision-making, and help scale a complex, high-impact business.
What You’ll Do
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses
- Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP (and IFRS where applicable)
- Support audits including DCAA, external auditors, and internal reviews
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and indirect rate structures
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
- Analyze product costs, BOMs, routings, and inventory valuations
- Perform manufacturing variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead absorption)
- Partner with Operations and Quality teams to improve cost accuracy and visibility
- Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory
Business Partnership & Process Improvement
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial performance and reporting
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
- Participate in ERP enhancements, system implementations, and automation initiatives
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- ~5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in A&D manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of government contracting (FAR/DFARS, CAS)
- Experience supporting Incurred Cost Proposal submissions
- Solid understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accounting
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Costpoint, Epicor)
- Strong analytical and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset
Preferred:
- CPA or CMA (or progress toward certification)
- Experience with IFRS
- Exposure to manufacturing KPIs, operational analytics, or ERP transformations
