Chief Accounting Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Chief Accounting Officer to join METECS’ Accounting team in a full-time capacity. This role involves applying financial regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to our company processes, policies, and procedures.

The successful candidate will effectively interpret and analyze the impact of new laws and regulations pertaining to cost accounting and take necessary actions to ensure compliance.

Key responsibilities include

financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and audit support. Additionally, this position plays a crucial role in contract proposal development and negotiation. This position will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the following duties: Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow), ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP and government regulations Manage job cost allocations, indirect rate calculations, and revenue recognition in accordance with FAR/DFARS and CAS Prepare for and support DCAA, DCMA, and other audits, providing documentation and responses Development and review of cost proposals for potential contracts Develop, monitor, and report on budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals General Ledger maintenance including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of journal entries, and analyzing financial data Development and maintenance of company policies and procedures Prepare routine financial reports and ad-hoc reports for operational review and decision making Advising management and leadership on all financial management policies and issues.

Oversee tax reporting and other compliance-related tasks Analyze financial data, identify variances, and provide detailed reporting Special Projects as requested Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field, with at least 15 years of progressive experience Minimum of 10 years of government accounting experience, including the management of the complete accounting process, from initial transactions to the preparation of final financial statements Proficient in generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures Experienced in managing the complete accounting process within a government contractor organization, from initial transactions to the preparation of final financial statements Advanced computer skills in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word Strong problem solving and analytical skills Excellent prioritization, multi-tasking, and organizational skills Ability to plan, maintain schedules, and push to meet deadlines Effective team player with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation Citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.

About METECS: We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies.

Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools. METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.