Manager, Compliance Accounting

The Manager, Compliance Accounting responsible for managing and executing financial controls, reporting, and compliance activities specific to defense contracts and federal regulations. The role ensures accurate financial statements, supports audits and contract cost allowability, and maintains internal controls to meet government and corporate compliance requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and execute compliance reviews and audits of contract costs, accounting systems, and internal controls for defense contracts.
• Interpret and apply Cost Accounting Standards CAS; Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR; and Government Auditing Standards to accounting treatments, indirect rates, allocations, and billing practices.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) where applicable, and other contract-specific requirements.
• Prepare written compliance reports, audit workpapers, and corrective action plans; track closure of audit findings.
• Prepare and review contract cost, indirect rate calculations, and allocation methodologies to ensure allowability and consistency with accounting standards.
• Support external and internal audits, inquiries, and requests from contracting officers and government auditors.
• Advise program managers and functional leaders on allowable vs disallowable costs, contract terms, and accounting system requirements.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials for finance and program teams.
• Monitor changes in government accounting/auditing guidance and update controls and policies accordingly.
• Assist in preparation and review of indirect rate proposals, forward pricing submissions, and cost accounting disclosures.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance -U.S. Citizenship required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare audit-ready documentation and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems used for contract accounting.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Team leadership and ability to work cross-functionally with contracts, programs, and procurement teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR, and federal audit requirements.
• Ability to pass background checks and required security screening as applicable.

Leadership Competencies:

• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies and procedures.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 plus years of experience in government contract accounting, compliance, or auditing.
• 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience interacting with DoD or federal auditors preferred.

Physical Requirements:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Physical Requirements Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

About AEVEX 

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.