Contract Billing Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation is looking for a Contract Billing Manager to lead our Civil System Group (CSG) Contracts Billing department
. In this role, you will manage a dynamic, innovative department that prepares invoices and supporting documentation for Federal, state, non-profit, and commercial customers. The department is responsible for annual billings in excess of $200 million. You will develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships with internal organizations and interface with external customers. Bring your contract billing expertise and do your best work at Aerospace!

We are looking for a team-oriented, self-starter to join us!

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our campus facility in El Segundo, California.

• Manage and lead the day-to-day operations of the Civil System Group (CSG) Contracts Billing department and a team of four direct reports
• Plan, coordinate, train, and monitor department personnel performance
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders (including senior management, accounting groups, and contract administrators) and external customers to proactively identify and develop efficient billing strategies and solutions to address customer invoicing requirements
• Lead the department’s month-end closing processes
• Monitor the department’s collection activities
• Provide strategic and administrative guidance to staff on appropriate invoicing and support documentation standards
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to achieve corporate objectives related to invoicing, government contracting regulations, accounting, and financial reporting
• Review and approve each invoice prior to its submission to the customer
• Develop and implement process improvements with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related technical discipline
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in the contract billing, reporting, or revenue accounting fields, including experience managing and leading teams, personnel development, performance management, and day-to-day operational oversight
• Experience preparing invoices for different contract types (e.g., cost-reimbursable/CPFF, firm fixed-price/FFP, time and materials/T&M)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with a customer-service focus
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to influence others
• Experience collecting on past due accounts
• Experience supporting month-end and/or year-end closes
• Experience working with and responding to auditor requests
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, People Soft) and MS Excel
• Position requires working a standard 5-day schedule from mid-September to mid-December and occasionally working more than standard working hours during month-end and fiscal year-end closes and the year-end corporate audit

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Possess CPA certification with hands-on public accounting experience, demonstrating robust expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance
• Hold an MBA degree, showcasing advanced business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Advanced, hands-on experience with SAP S/4, including contract billing applications
• A strong passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting in Excel, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
• Experience with government contracting regulations (e.g.,…