Senior Operational Accountant full_time

Title: Senior Operational Accountant

Segment:   Voyager Space – COE

Location:  Cleveland, OH

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Position Description:

Voyager Space Exploration is seeking a Senior Operational Accountant. They will work closely with all levels of the organization to meet financial forecasting, reporting, and planning needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with operational accounting experience with a proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced workplace environment. The role will require the development, delivery, and presentation of key reporting.   The candidate should have a strong understanding of financial, operational, sales, and macro/industry key metrics necessary to analyze and report on performance.   

Responsibilities: 

• Develops, analyzes, and reports operational and business-relevant finance metrics on a cadence set by the company and be required to handle all aspects of operational accountant including AP/ Billing / standard costing and analysis
• Works with department managers to set, track, and/or optimize performance metrics and performance vs budgets
• Develops financial reporting and dashboards to report financial performance
• Works with other members of the finance and operations team to track and report project finance metrics
• Ownership of analysis and reporting processes designed to prepare actionable, insightful, and detailed financial reporting that drives effective decision making with a focus on improving speed of reporting creation and accuracy of forecasts
• Develops and maintains relationships with functional managers, department heads, and other team members
• Partners with business unit leaders and project managers to develop the understanding needed to create variance commentary and meaningful analysis, as well as serving as a liaison to them on financial, budget and related questions and issues that may arise
• Assists with project costing in support of pricing and project reporting 
• Supports forecasts, comprehensive budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities, deadlines and deliverable creation
• Creates, maintains, and updates complex and dynamic financial models
• Manages internal controls  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in related accounting experience
• Strong understanding of the application of accounting principles to projects centered around engineering, design, and providing services to commercial and government customers (especially revenue recognition) 
• Experience in ERP systems, ERP implementations and demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting rules for revenue recognition
• Accounting for government contracts

Preferences:       

• Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with aerospace or defense industries preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Deltek Costpoint
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) practices a plus
• CPA or CMA or other relevant designation a plus

Voyager Space offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.