Senior Accountant

Description

• Contribute to month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
• Generate management reports, contract-level profitability analyses, and cash flow forecasts that provide leadership with insights to drive performance
• Assist in managing indirect cost pools including Fringe, Overhead, G&A and IRAD, and help apply provisional billing rates in compliance with FAR and CAS
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Collaborate on variance analysis for indirect rates and budget performance, providing actionable insights to guide financial decisions
• Perform ad-hoc projects and accounting tasks as assigned, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency
• Document, enhance, and standardize accounting processes to support scalability as Firestorm Labs grows
• Monitor project budgets and funded amounts, reconciling and reporting costs to support informed decision-making by leadership
• Audit employee expense reports and credit card transactions to confirm compliance with company policy
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries for direct, indirect, and unallowable costs
• Partner with project and contract teams to allocate revenue and costs accurately, helping ensure every program is financially tracked and optimized
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and assist with filings, including incurred cost submissions and forward pricing rate proposals, for DCAA & DCMA reviews
• Support the creation of annual operating and contract-level budgets and financial projections for new awards and internal initiatives
• Own aspects of vendor and accounts payable processes including vendor setup, invoice review and reconciliation, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
• Monitor AP communications and follow up on outstanding invoices or unmatched items to ensure timely payments
• Support system upgrades or ERP migrations, such as Deltek/Costpoint , and collaborate cross-functionally to streamline reporting and data flow

Requirements

• Experience scaling processes in high-growth or startup environments
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably in Aerospace and Defense, or Government Contracting
• Understanding of indirect rate structures and project-based cost allocation
• Experience preparing incurred cost submissions or supporting DCAA audits
• CPA certifications
• Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced functions
• This role requires an on-site presence
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Deltek/Costpoint, Unanet, Netsuite)
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Direct experience in national security, defense tech, aerospace, or adjacent dual-use technology sectors
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with timekeeping, labor distribution, and cost pool allocation methodologies
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across technical, operational, and financial teams
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and CAS compliance
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident (eligibility for a security clearance may be required)

Benefits

• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
• We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• Generous Parental Leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance