Senior Corporate Accountant

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

The Corporate Government Accounting team is responsible for maintaining the company government contract cost accounting framework and acts as the primary point of contact for DCAA/DCMA and/or Contract Audits. 

The Senior Corporate Accountant performs complex accounting analysis and research of company historical, current and projected financial and contract data that requires excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills. An intermediate level solid understanding of GAAP as well as familiarity with researching and interpreting accounting guidance and pertinent regulation is strongly desired. The ability to work independently or in a team environment is crucial as is the ability to be adaptable and flexible to a constantly evolving business and audit requirements in both a technical and non-technical environment.

The Senior Corporate Accountant will join a dynamic team of finance/accounting professionals who support the following critical functions for the company:

• Supports management in compiling critical government submissions compliant with FAR adequacy requirements.
• Performs detailed calculations and analysis related to specific FAR/CAS required financial metrics and contract direct labor rates.
• Company CASB disclosure statements including review and evaluation of new and existing cost accounting practices and implementing updates for management review and subsequent submission to the government.
• Serves as a point of contact for DCAA government auditors regarding all audit requests. Determines appropriate team member to complete audit requests based on subject matter and answers more complex questions/requests from DCAA.
• Supports management in developing responses to regulatory audit reports and associated cost modeling (i.e. Business Systems, Incurred Cost, Forward Pricing, and various CAS audits). 
• Researches compliance matters and develops recommendations based on pertinent regulations (i.e. FAR, DFARS, and CAS).
• Risk assessments to assure compliance with CAS and FAR including making management recommendations to improve processes, and developing and implementing internal reviews focused on CAS/FAR compliance and business systems adequacy to government regulatory standards.
• Works closely with other business support functions including Finance, Legal, IT, Contracts, Human Resources and other key areas responsible for overall integrated compliance associated with being a large U.S. publicly traded corporation and government contract supplier.

• 3-5+ years experience in public or corporate accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required
• High level of competence with various computer financial applications (e.g., MS Excel) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is highly desired for this hands-on technical accounting role.
• Proven ability to understand and interpret audit findings, research pertinent regulations, collect and organize company financial data to support audit requests
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

• CPA License
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• ERP system experience (Oracle preferred)

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click

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