# Senior Manager, Accounting (Defense)

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b7aa8709-eb8e-4e01-b2a9-4a3f90923a27

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Lanham, MD

## Summary

A senior financial leadership role overseeing government contract accounting operations for a defense subsidiary of a space communications company. This suits experienced GovCon accountants with government compliance expertise who are ready to manage a team and ensure regulatory adherence across federal contracts.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, NetSuite

## Required

- 7+ years progressive accounting experience in government contracting
- 2+ years people management or team leadership
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA compliance
- Experience with indirect rate structures and cost pools
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- U.S. citizenship

## Nice to have

- Hands-on Deltek Costpoint experience across multiple modules
- CPA license or active CPA progress
- DoD, aerospace, or defense contracting background
- Public company or SEC reporting experience
- CSDR and IDIQ contract familiarity
- Advanced Excel and financial systems documentation skills

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4727061005