Defense - Associate Finance Business & Planning Analyst

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:
The Government Compliance Analyst - Incurred Cost is part of an established cohesive team responsible for evaluating internal operational and procedural compliance in accordance with applicable U.S Government regulations, analysis of incurred costs for submission to the Defense Contract Management Agency and supporting U.S. Government audits.
Key Accountabilities:
Monitor Spirit for financial compliance with the U.S. Government rules and regulations.
Regularly reviews operations to ensure cost complies with Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and supplements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Identify weaknesses and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and strengthen processes or adherence to the processes as they relate to the Accounting, Purchasing (CPSR), and Material Management and Accounting (MMAS) Systems.
Remain current on applicable U.S. Government regulations, industry best practices, newsletters, media, and information that support compliance standards.
Document changes to accounting practices and impacts to Disclosure Statement. Identify and assist with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) violation remediation or inconsistencies in disclosed practices.
Execute a comprehensive Government Compliance program which includes coaching, formal training, newsletters, and various forms of communication to build, maintain, and improve U.S. Government compliance capability and control.
Respectfully challenge any inconsistencies to ensure full compliance and aggressively address and fix issues.
Submit compliant annual incurred cost submissions. Be the liaison with the U.S. Government agencies of DCAA and DCMA during their reviews and audits to ensure continued compliance.
Ensure continuous improvement by addressing current year audit findings in subsequent incurred cost submissions.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and retain a secret DOD clearance.
• Strong communication, writing and computer skills.
• Must possess significant Excel skills.
• Ability to quickly decompose and analyze data.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Bachelor's and at least 4 years' related work experience, a master’s degree and at least 2 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand and apply U.S. Government regulations and ensure strict adherence to FAR, CAS, and GAAP/SOX requirements.
• Ability to work with functional and program teams to abide by and follow relevant policies, procedures, and desktop instructions.
• SAP knowledge a plus.
• Ability to identify and remedy inconsistencies in accounting.
• Ability to educate others on process controls and U.S. Government Compliance requirements.
• Ability to work with U.S Government auditors in a collaborative and transparent manner.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Spirit for financial compliance with the U.S. Government rules and regulations.
• Regularly reviews operations to ensure cost complies with Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and supplements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Identify weaknesses and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and strengthen processes or adherence to the processes as they relate to the Accounting, Purchasing (CPSR), and Material Management and Accounting (MMAS) Systems.
• Remain current on applicable U.S. Government regulations, industry best practices, newsletters, media, and information that support compliance standards.
• Document changes to accounting practices and impacts to Disclosure Statement. Identify and assist with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) violation remediation or inconsistencies in disclosed practices.
• Execute a comprehensive Government Compliance program which includes coaching, formal training, newsletters, and various forms of communication to build, maintain, and improve U.S. Government compliance capability and control.
• Respectfully challenge any inconsistencies to ensure full compliance and aggressively address and fix issues.
• Submit compliant annual incurred cost submissions. Be the liaison with the U.S. Government agencies of DCAA and DCMA during their reviews and audits to ensure continued compliance.
• Ensure continuous improvement by addressing current year audit findings in subsequent incurred cost submissions.

Benefits

• We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level