Sr. Mgr, Government Accounting; CAS​/FAR

Position: Sr. Mgr, Government Accounting (CAS/FAR required)
locations:
HCT
99:
Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** HCT
99:
Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA
** Position Role Type:
** Remote
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required We are seeking a Senior Manager of Government Accounting to join the Collins Aerospace team. This role is part of the Government Accounting and Controls team and is positioned within the Collins Aerospace Controllers office. This position leads a team of finance professionals responsible for the strategy and execution of compliant cost accounting practices and government rates in accordance with U.S. Government regulations.

Collins Government Accounting serves the corporation by performing government cost accounting and compliance activities that facilitate business with the U.S. Government. This includes regular interface with a broad finance network across the company as well as direct interaction with government oversight agency representatives. The team works in a dynamic environment and partners with business unit colleagues to support company strategies, maximize cost recovery, and demonstrate a commitment to compliance.

The successful Government Accounting Senior Manager possesses excellent financial analysis and cost accounting experience and knowledge. Along with technical expertise, the successful candidate is a self-starter who displays leadership, critical thinking, business acumen, and effective communication.
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* What You Will Do:

** Lead and develop a team to:
* Maintain compliant cost accounting practices for various Mission Systems business units, including CASB Disclosure Statements and the coordination, review, and disclosure of changes with supporting cost impact analyses
* Prepare, submit, and support Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) and negotiate Agreements (FPRA)
* Prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission for the establishment of final billing rates
* Ensure appropriate cost recovery while maintaining compliance with company policies, Cost Accounting Standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulation
* Maintain government accounting framework, including translating from performance accounting to government cost accounting
* Interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as required on topics related to forward pricing rates, billing rates, incurred cost proposals, and related audits
* Support government accounting aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, internal reorganizations, and other company initiatives
* Trave 5%
** What You Will Learn:
*** Become a subject matter expert and leader in the Collins Government Accounting organization.
* Contracting with the military comes with its own set of accounting practices, build your knowledge in this specialized field for long term career growth with RTX.
** Qualifications You Must Have:
*** Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
* Experience working in a government business environment in a financial role that includes familiarity with relevant Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) cost principles
* 5+ years experience in Accounting or Finance
** Qualifications We Prefer:
*** Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
* Experience in government accounting in the defense industry
* Knowledge of DCAA/DCMA charters and procedures
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to effectively summarize analyses and communicate at various management levels
* Demonstrated success leading and developing people
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* What We Offer:

**** Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
*** Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
* Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution,…