Senior Accountant
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About the role
Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we're looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within. Role Overview We are seeking a professional, proactive, and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join HavocAI's finance team. This individual will own core close responsibilities while helping to strengthen processes, controls, and systems as the company scales. This is a high-visibility role in a lean, fast-moving environment, requiring strong technical accounting expertise, operational rigor, and the ability to build from ambiguity. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently while partnering cross-functionally across the business.
Responsibilities
- Core Accounting & Close
- Own and execute key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Record and review financial transactions, accruals, and expenses in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Perform variance analysis and support internal financial reporting
- Operational Accounting
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities across:
- Revenue and accounts receivable
- Inventory
- Leases (ASC 842)
- Fixed assets and depreciation
- Prepaids and amortization
- Treasury and cash management
- Expense allocations
- Revenue & Government Accounting
- Apply and support ASC 606 revenue recognition, including percentage-of-completion and project-based accounting
- Perform cost accounting for government contracts, including tracking direct and indirect costs
- Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA requirements
- Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
- Utilize and optimize NetSuite ERP for accounting operations and reporting
- Develop, document, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Improve close processes, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness
- Audit & Compliance
- Support year-end audits and regulatory examinations
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax partners, including personal property tax filings
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records
- Analysis & Special Projects
- Conduct complex ad hoc financial analyses and resolve discrepancies
- Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and finance initiatives
- Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
- 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience (public + corporate preferred)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 842, fixed assets)
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Experience in government contracting or defense industry preferred
- Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA audit requirements preferred
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and financial discipline
- Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- What Success Looks Like
- Accurate, timely close with minimal rework
- Clean, audit-ready financials and documentation
- Strong adherence to GAAP and government compliance standards
- Improved processes, controls, and system utilization
- Reliable partner to Finance leadership and cross-functional teams
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