Finance & Business Operations Manager IRES - SSFB_HSV

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

22h•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Finance and Business Operations Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and business operations in support of complex government programs. This role serves as a strategic partner to program and functional leadership, providing data‑driven insight, financial governance, and disciplined execution. The manager is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and enabling informed decision‑making across the organization.

Requirements

12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education)
6, or more, years of directly related experience in finance, accounting, or business operations in a government contracting environment
3, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or other federal government customers.
Costpoint experience; JAMIS, Cognos, Hyperion, or SmartView a plus.
Strong experience in business analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of government contract financial management, indirect rates, EACs, and projections.
Demonstrated success influencing leaders through data and financial insight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to operate effectively in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies across finance or business operations teams.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary finance and business operations team, ensuring alignment with program, contract, and organizational objectives.
Establish clear performance expectations, set priorities, and hold team members accountable for quality, timeliness, and results.
Lead workforce management activities—including recruiting, development, performance evaluation, and succession planning—to build and sustain high performing teams.
Perform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actuals, forecast vs. actuals) to identify root causes, financial drivers, and forward looking impacts.
Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses to assess risks, opportunities, and alternative courses of action.
Partner with Program Managers and senior leaders to support forecast accuracy, resource allocation, and informed trade off decisions.
Synthesize complex financial and operational data into clear analytical conclusions and recommendations for leadership decision making.
Lead financial planning activities including budgets, forecasts, and long range outlooks, ensuring alignment with contractual and corporate requirements.
Develop and manage estimates at completion (EACs), ensuring disciplined cost control and early identification of financial and compliance risks.
Oversee forecasting of revenue, cost, margin, cash flow, and indirect rates with a focus on accuracy, auditability, and traceability.
Ensure full compliance with contract terms, corporate policies, US GAAP, and applicable Cost Accounting Standards.
Maintain accountability for accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial reporting.
Oversee financial controls, billing, accounts receivable, and cash management to safeguard company assets and data integrity.
Serve as the primary interface for internal and external audits, ensuring thorough documentation, responsiveness, and regulatory adherence.
Serve as a trusted finance and business operations advisor to Program Managers, senior leaders, customers, and corporate stakeholders.
Support program reviews and leadership engagements with disciplined financial analysis and risk informed insights.
Identify, assess, and manage financial, operational, and programmatic risks, proactively communicating impacts and mitigation strategies.
Balance responsiveness to stakeholder needs with strong financial governance, compliance, and disciplined execution.