Billing Manager

Position: 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. About
 This Opportunity This leadership role offers the chance to manage a department
 that supports over $200 million in annual federal, state, non-profit, and
 commercial billings. You'll lead an experienced team and have the opportunity to
 drive process improvements, implement best practices, and shape the future of
 our billing operations. Bring your contract billing expertise and do your best
 work at Aerospace! We are looking for a team-oriented, self-starter to join us!
 Work Location This position is based at our El Segundo, California campus on a
 hybrid schedule: four days per week on-site, with one day of remote work.
 On-site presence is essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams,
 leading your department, and supporting audit and customer engagement
 activities. What You'll Be Doing Lead, develop, and manage a team of four
 billing professionals, managing performance, providing mentorship, and fostering
 a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement Design, implement, and maintain
 internal controls and billing processes to ensure compliance with government
 contracting regulations, accounting standards, and corporate objectives Develop
 and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance
 efficiency and accuracy across $200M+ in annual billings Collaborate with senior
 management, accounting teams, contract administrators, and external customers to
 develop strategic billing solutions that meet complex invoicing requirements
 Oversee the department's month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate
 financial reporting Provide strategic guidance on invoicing standards,
 documentation requirements, and compliance across multiple contract types (CPFF,
 FFP, T&M) Monitor collections activities and maintain strong customer
 relationships to ensure timely payment What You Need to be Successful Minimum
 Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline 8+
 years of experience in contract billing, reporting, or revenue accounting with
 increasing responsibility Proven experience managing and developing teams,
 including performance management and operational oversight Experience preparing
 invoices for different contract types (e.g., cost-reimbursable/CPFF, firm
 fixed-price/FFP, time and materials/T&M) Effective communication and
 relationship-building skills with a customer-service orientation Experience
 collecting on past due accounts Experience supporting month-end and/or year-end
 closes Experience working with and responding to auditor requests Proficiency
 with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, People Soft) and MS Excel 2 How You Can
 Stand Out Candidates with one or more of these qualifications will be
 particularly competitive: CPA certification or MBA degree Deep knowledge of
 government contracting regulations (FAR, DFAR) and cost accounting standards
 (CAS-414, Incurred Cost Claims) Advanced SAP S/4 experience with contract
 billing modules Strong analytical skills with experience building dashboards and
 leveraging data to drive process improvements We offer a competitive
 compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and
 recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range
 for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are
 determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to
 education, experience,…