Vast
Overview
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a
Cost Accountant , reporting to the
Assistant Controller , to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a
full-time, exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location. Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain accurate costs for aerospace parts and systems. Perform cost analysis for manufacturing projects, including labor, material, and overhead. Support pricing decisions, proposals, and contract bids by providing detailed cost estimates. Monitor and analyze cost variances and report findings to management and program teams. Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations including
FAR ,
DFARS , and
CAS . Track and allocate costs for R&D projects and capital expenditures. Work with Supply Chain and Engineering to monitor BOM (Bill of Materials) costs and changes. Assist in inventory valuation, physical inventory audits, and cycle counting processes. Collaborate in monthly and quarterly financial closings, including cost of goods sold (COGS) and margin analysis. Assist with revenue calculations for overtime revenue ( ASC606 ). Ad-hoc tasks assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field 2-3 years experience directly related to cost accounting Preferred Skills & Experience
3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace industry strongly preferred. Familiarity with aerospace cost accounting standards, contract cost principles, and DoD/FAA compliance requirements. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills. CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification. Understanding of supply chain and production workflows. ASC606 overtime revenue Additional Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (Hawthorne & Mojave site) Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones Pay Range
Senior Cost Accountant: $97,000 - $115,000 Salary Range: California $79,000 - $115,000 USD Compensation and Benefits
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and additional perks. We also offer food perks with snacks, beverages, and meals where available. Equal Opportunity
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a
Cost Accountant , reporting to the
Assistant Controller , to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a
full-time, exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location. Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain accurate costs for aerospace parts and systems. Perform cost analysis for manufacturing projects, including labor, material, and overhead. Support pricing decisions, proposals, and contract bids by providing detailed cost estimates. Monitor and analyze cost variances and report findings to management and program teams. Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations including
FAR ,
DFARS , and
CAS . Track and allocate costs for R&D projects and capital expenditures. Work with Supply Chain and Engineering to monitor BOM (Bill of Materials) costs and changes. Assist in inventory valuation, physical inventory audits, and cycle counting processes. Collaborate in monthly and quarterly financial closings, including cost of goods sold (COGS) and margin analysis. Assist with revenue calculations for overtime revenue ( ASC606 ). Ad-hoc tasks assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field 2-3 years experience directly related to cost accounting Preferred Skills & Experience
3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace industry strongly preferred. Familiarity with aerospace cost accounting standards, contract cost principles, and DoD/FAA compliance requirements. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills. CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification. Understanding of supply chain and production workflows. ASC606 overtime revenue Additional Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (Hawthorne & Mojave site) Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones Pay Range
Senior Cost Accountant: $97,000 - $115,000 Salary Range: California $79,000 - $115,000 USD Compensation and Benefits
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and additional perks. We also offer food perks with snacks, beverages, and meals where available. Equal Opportunity
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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