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Senior Financial Accountant - Mobile, AL

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Mobile, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller

SUPERVISES: N/A

Authorities / Responsibilities:

Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsible for preparation and compilation of monthly and year-end financial reporting support schedules for all Austal USA entities

Performs analysis of data to discover useful information, suggestion conclusions and support decision making

Prepares financial schedules for submission to Corporate, AUSA management as well as external audit/review agencies

Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for Austal USA and any of its subsidiaries

Monitors overhead rates to include, actual rates, bid rates and billing rates

Liaisons with all Finance management to ensure accurate reporting and timely correction of all outstanding discrepancies

Prepares annual Incurred Cost Submission for submittal to SUPSHIP/DCAA

Coordinates and liaisons with external and internal auditors/reviewers to ensure compliance with proper reporting requirements and deadlines

Supports audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) which includes data compilation, analysis of financial trends, and reconciliation of data to supporting documentation

Prepares support schedules for annual budgeting and forecasting process for Austal USA entities

Performs monthly GL account reconciliations and analyzes discrepancies

Investigates and resolves discrepancies in account balances

Reviews and monitors lease/rental agreements to ensure compliance with IFRS guidelines

Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by Finance Management

Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility

Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures

Auto req ID

478060BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Finance

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting, required.

Advance degree, such as a MSA, MBA, CPA, a plus

Advanced knowledge of computer and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Working knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and CAS

Experience With Government And Accounting Standard Compliance, Preferred

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail, organization skills a must.

Flexible and has the capability to deliver results in a fast paced, and high volume environment

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Detail oriented with a high degree of personal accountability

Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system a plus

Ability to go in the shipyard, including off-site warehouse(s) and Austal’s West Campus, and conduct interviews. This includes physically climbing stairs and moving safely through constructions areas on and off vessels.

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks.

DISCRETION EXERCISED: Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks.

LIAISES WITH: Personnel from all departments to include management, external auditors, DCAA auditors.

Additional Guidelines:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

18 years of age or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person Status

No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing 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 of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, 90dB.

City*

Mobile

State*

Alabama

Job Code

Finance_ Finance

Affiliate Sponsor

Austal USA

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