Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst

Shield AI
Washington, Dallas, San Diego
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical","Organization","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Detail-oriented cost accounting professional supporting government contracting operations. Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS, leads incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, and forward pricing rate proposals; analyzes cost structures and allocation methodologies; assists DCAA/DCMA audits; reviews contracts for government cost/pricing compliance; collaborates with Contracts, Pricing, and Program teams to maintain compliant pricing and internal controls.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 months ago

Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst

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Job Summary

Detail-oriented cost accounting professional supporting government contracting operations. Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS, leads incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, and forward pricing rate proposals; analyzes cost structures and allocation methodologies; assists DCAA/DCMA audits; reviews contracts for government cost/pricing compliance; collaborates with Contracts, Pricing, and Program teams to maintain compliant pricing and internal controls.
Location: Washington, Dallas, San Diego
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS in all cost-related activities
  • •Lead the preparation of incurred cost submissions (ICS), provisional billing rates (PBR), and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP)
  • •Analyze and validate cost structures, indirect rates, and allocation methodologies
  • •Assist in DCAA/DCMA audits, including data requests, documentation, and responses
  • •Review contracts and proposals for compliance with government cost/pricing requirements

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • •5+ years of experience in cost accounting within a government contracting environment
  • •Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
  • •Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA or IPA audits
  • •Familiarity with incurred cost submissions and pricing proposals
Experience:5+ yearsGovernment contractingAerospace & defenseFederal contracting
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationAnalyticalOrganizationProblem-solvingTeamwork
Certifications:CPACMA
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ExcelDeltek CostpointSAPOracleAutomationAI

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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