Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC, Dallas, Texas, or San Diego, California

Salary: $100,000–$150,000 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity for regular employees.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems, including autonomy software, aircraft, and simulation technologies.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards across cost-related activities.
• Lead incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rate calculations, and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Analyze cost structures, indirect rates, and allocation methodologies.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, and IPA audits by preparing documentation and responding to data requests.
• Review contracts and proposals for government cost and pricing compliance.
• Maintain internal controls, identify compliance risks, and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, Pricing, and Program Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of cost accounting experience in a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards.
• Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA, or IPA audits and preparing incurred cost submissions and pricing proposals.
• Experience with Disclosure Statements, including CASB DS-1.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another regulated industry.
• Exposure to Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Experience using AI and automation in core responsibilities.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employee package includes salary within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Temporary employees receive the listed pay and a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days.
• Offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action workplace with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
• AI tools may assist with application review, while final hiring decisions remain with people.