Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst (R5254)
Shield AIWashington, DC
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Job Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst to support our government contracting operations. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable cost accounting standards.You will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, support audits, and maintain compliant pricing structures across programs.
What You'll Do:
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) in all cost-related activities
- Lead the preparation of incurred cost submissions (ICS), provisional billing rate (PBR), and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP)
- Analyze and validate cost structures, indirect rates, and allocation methodologies
- Assist in DCAA/DCMA audits, including data requests, documentation, and responses
- Review contracts and proposals for compliance with government cost/pricing requirements
- Maintain and improve internal controls related to cost accounting practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Contracts, Pricing, and Program teams to ensure alignment
- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+years of experience in cost accounting within a government contracting environment
- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
- Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA or IPA audits
- Familiarity with incurred cost submissions and pricing proposals
- Experience with Disclosure Statements (CASB DS-1)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Aerospace & Defense or similar regulated industry
- Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle)
- Experience leveraging AI and automation in core job responsibilities
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Shield AI is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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Shield AI offers Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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