Senior Finance Manager – Government Accounting

Role Overview

• Provide actionable analysis, insights, and recommendations for compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable regulations to business management and program leadership enabling sound business decision making
• Analyze financial information to ensure costs are aligned to appropriate cost pools for submission of Forward Pricing Proposals (FPRP) and annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) to various government agencies, as well as internal partners
• Monitor requirements for FPRP and ICS adequacy and make process and content changes in the preparation of FPRP and ICS submissions that meet all current requirements
• Manage process and documentation that support the development and audit of the rates
• Establish effective, close working relationships and lines of communication with cost and functional owners to ensure timely and accurate support for FPRP and ICS submissions
• Support internal, DCMA, and DCAA audits cultivating a strong relationship with the auditors
• Exhibit the ability to work in a fast changing, fast growing environment on high visibility projects and programs
• Apply lean concepts to streamline processes and reduce waste
• Prepare five-year, forward-looking cost forecast narratives
• Complete schedules for submission to the DCMA or other cognizant US Government agency to support initial and updated FPRP
• Perform rate variance analysis variance analysis of forecast compared to actual cost as well as year-over-year variances
• Provide subject matter expertise and analysis in support of rate negotiations with US Government representatives and business leadership
• Perform moderate to complex data reconciliations between ICS schedules and source systems to ensure an accurate ICS
• Interface with contacts throughout the business to proactively identify and execute memo adjustments to costs incurred as necessary, resulting in accurate ICS rates
• Drive effective business planning and communication by presenting a summary of ICS rates and anticipated impacts to Cost Type contract revenue to GE Aerospace leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 4+ years operating cost analytics / cost accounting experience
• Significant experience in Finance, Government Accounting, and applicable regulations and guidance (CAS, FAR, DFARS, DCAA Contract Audit Manual)
• Accounting certification (CPA, CMA, or similar)
• Prior government audit experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
• Proven excellent analytical abilities
• Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certification
• Exceptional MS Excel skills
• Experience with GE Ledger, Spotfire, Tableau, Oracle, Financial Data Lake and data mining tools

Tech Stack

• Oracle
• Tableau

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness