Accounting Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced General Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting for the growing $400M+ 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:


* 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 BlackLine 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 AuditBoard 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 det...