Manager, Accounting

Manager, Accounting

Location:

US–FL–St Petersburg

Position Type:
Full Time | Classification:
On‑Site | Function:
Finance

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you’re just starting your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team!

Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit‑and‑loss statements and capital expenditure schedules. Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. Provides financial support, including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget.

Analyzes and prepares statutory accounts, financial statements and reports. Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects.

• Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised.
• Must have any type of one direct report or more.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

• Manages accounting staff in daily operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue, and asset accounting.
• Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records.
• Ensures all analysis and reporting are accurate and prepared in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Establishes and implements productivity and quality standards.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5–7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Business, Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Account Reconciliation, Accounting Management, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Project Management, Revenue Recognition, GAAP Standards, Accounting Software, Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Recognized accounting qualification, CPA or equivalent, Experience in manufacturing industry.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.