Manager Accounting

We are seeking an experienced General Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting for the growing $450M+ Warfighter Systems division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day general accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and leading a team of accountants. This role will report directly to the Warfighter Systems Controller in Roanoke, VA.

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily operations of the local Accounting department, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Reconciliations.
• Lead local Finance Closing (month-end, quarterly, year-end) processes. Prepare and review journal entries as required. Support closing documentation and approvals. Own overall account reconciliation processes. Utilize Black Line system for closing and reconciliation tracking.
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements and reports. Responsible for timely reporting of financials to Warfighter Systems and Corporate Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies. Utilize Audit Board to maintain SOX controls and procedures. Support external E&Y audit testing and requests.
• Supervise, mentor, and train direct accounting staff. Lead accounting team goal setting and initiatives. Provide performance evaluations and professional development for team.
• Partner with IT team to support key Accounting processes in legacy ERP system while new A&D Infor ERP system is being implemented at the Roanoke site.
• Own Cash management. Support new Working Capital reporting and improvement initiatives. Develop new Operating Cashflow forecasting process and tracking locally.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities for Capex, Cashflow, and Expense items. Support FP&A function with variance analysis as needed to drive key decision making.
• Help champion continuous improvement within the Finance/Accounting team. Identify and implement tools and training as needed. Take on special Finance projects as assigned.
• Be a business partner to Warfighter Systems Site Leadership Team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA is a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant Finance/Accounting work experience. Preferably direct experience working with General Ledger, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Previous leadership experience as manager with direct reports preferred.
• Experience working in a project-oriented manufacturing/engineering environment preferred.
• Advanced expertise analyzing financial information. Must possess high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail but also able to look at the "big picture."
• Ability to design Finance processes and metrics within the functional area.
• Possess a proven solid work ethic and able to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written). Able to communicate financial and accounting terms to business unit staff clearly and concisely.
• Overall mindset of continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Advanced expertise with MS Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Defense contracting experience and working knowledge of Government cost principles
  - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a plus but not required.

Manager Accounting (Finance)

We are seeking an experienced General Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting for the growing $450M+ Warfighter Systems division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day general accounting functions, ensuring accurate…