Chief Accounting Officer

Houston, TX

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

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.

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