Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lanteris Space is a space company seeking an experienced Cost Account Manager to support its Cost Plus Civil Space programs. The role manages, monitors, and reports cost account performance, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, financial controls, and program objectives while partnering with engineering, procurement, scheduling, accounting, and program management teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned cost accounts within the Cost Plus program, ensuring accurate tracking of labor, materials, subcontracts, and other direct costs
- Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide timely analysis of cost performance
- Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and Estimates to Complete (ETC)
- Support monthly financial close processes and reconciliation activities
- Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings
- Prepare variance analysis reports and explanations for management review
- Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and other program reviews
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and contract requirements for Cost Plus programs
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Support government audits (DCAA/DCMA) by providing documentation and cost justification
- Maintain proper cost segregation between contract line items and ensure allowability of costs
- Partner with project leads, engineers, and program managers to forecast resource needs
- Collaborate with procurement on subcontract cost management
- Work with accounting to ensure proper cost allocation and recording
- Participate in program meetings to provide financial insights and recommendations
Skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 8 years of experience in cost account management, preferably in aerospace/defense
- Experience with Cost-Plus government contracts (CPFF, CPAF, CPIF) with responsibility for technical, financial, and contractual performance
- Experience managing program financials, including forecasting, funding management, Estimates at Completion (EACs), staffing, and resource planning
- Knowledge of commercial space architectures, missions, systems, requirements, and acquisition methods required and be able to strategize unique solutions
- Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or MBA
- Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or EVP certification)
- Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Benefits
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Health and welfare insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- This role may also be performed remotely within the U.S.
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