Billing Manager

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 (senior management, accounting groups, and contract administrators) and external customers to proactively identify and develop efficient billing strategies and solutions.
• Lead the department’s month‑end closing processes.
• Monitor the department’s collection activities.
• Provide strategic and administrative guidance to staff on invoicing and support documentation standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls 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 focused on accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related technical discipline.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in contract billing, reporting, or revenue accounting, including team management and performance oversight.
• Experience preparing invoices for cost‑reimbursable/CPFF, firm fixed‑price/FFP, and time and materials/T&M contracts.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with a customer‑service focus.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and leadership abilities, with a demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Experience collecting on past‑due accounts.
• Experience supporting month‑end and/or year‑end closes.
• Experience responding to auditor requests.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, People Soft) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a security clearance.

• CPA certification with public accounting experience.
• MBA degree.
• Advanced, hands‑on experience with SAP S/4 contract billing applications.
• Passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting in Excel.
• Experience with government contracting regulations (FAR, DFAR) and rates (overhead, CAS‑414, fee).
• Experience reviewing supporting schedules for Incurred Cost Claim filings.
• Experience reviewing and approving journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and procedures.

• Competitive compensation package: annual pay range $ – $.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Professional growth and development programs, including education assistance.
• Telework options and flexible scheduling.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

Positions with technical responsibilities may require a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for such roles.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us by phone at  or by email lbox.