FINANCE MANAGER - NSS

Chugach Government Solutions•New Orleans, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager is responsible and accountable for all contract budgets, costs, and accounting functions as required to ensure full contract compliance and corporate accountability. Work Model: Onsite/office-based at Stennis Space Center. You may be asked to work on-site, periodically, at the Michoud Assembly Plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Contracts Management, or another related field.
Seven (7) years' of progressively responsible hands-on/demonstrated experience in project or business administration, accounting, or cost estimating may be substituted for the formal education requirement. Experience must be current or within the last 2 years.
Ten (10) years of combined progressively responsible experience in accounting or base support services cost estimating. Four (4) years, of which must include a management role leading, managing, and directing a multi-specialized team.
Experience with common accounting principles and practices, as well as cost and pricing analysis.
Proven management skills needed to manage resources, schedules, and costs on a cost-reimbursable and fixed price contract.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal Government and commercial procurement methods, and federal Government contract administration procedures, policies, and practices.
Demonstrated experience/proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, with high proficiency in Excel.
Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
Valid state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years' experience working with FAR, DFARS, and federal Government and commercial procurement methods, and federal Government contract administration procedures, policies, and practices.

Responsibilities

Manages all accounting department functions and analytical business reporting as required by the contract.
Oversees and manages all analytical data in support of business operations, customer reporting, and corporate reporting.
Ensures the proper tracking and maintenance of accurate contract cost records for all contract CLINs and related modifications.
Manages and oversees all aspects of the contract accounting department functions. These include, but are not limited to, payroll, accounts payable, journal entries, billing, invoicing, audit requests, man-hour reporting, cost and budgeting, and other financial reporting as required.
Develops and implements procedures to ensure compliance with all regulations regarding purchases, financial transactions, ethical business conduct, and reporting.
Supervises the Accounting Staff to ensure the completion of all accounting functions in accordance with Federal Cost Accounting Standards and policies and procedures.
Briefs, trains, and coaches all department personnel as required to ensure they are up to date on new policies or procedures.
Provides timesheet training for new employees and annual timesheet training for all site employees.
Maintains familiarity with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, FAR, and Contract, as well as keeping up to date with changes to each.
Oversees the proper review and approval of all payroll and deduction-related reports.
Develops and oversees the implementation of a review process that ensures the accuracy of each paycheck after it is cut.
Ensures the proper reconciliation, review, and timely correction of project general ledger accounts.
Ensures the proper review and approval of all supporting schedules associated with journal entries prior to posting.
Determines from the Open Payables report what is to be paid and when. Authorizes all cash disbursements and check signatures.
Ensures that disbursements of company funds are for valid services performed.
Oversees the proper and timely completion of all contract invoices.
Oversees the Creation of all Job Cost Codes and Job Cost Reports. Directs the Preparation of Financial Reports on the status of the Project (i.e. Labor Cost Report and Project Cost Analysis).
Reviews and approves Purchase Orders, Invoices, check requests, fund transfers, and Expense Reports cost codes.
Reviews and approves all supporting schedules and associated journal entries prior to posting.
Reviews all accounts receivable billing for the project. Provides support and analysis to the Project Manager for all disbursements and labor generated by this project.
Prepares Financial Reports on the status of the Project (i.e., Income Statements, Budget Comparisons, Budget Analysis, Cash Analysis, Cash Forecast, Labor Cost Report, Project Cost Analysis).
Controls signature plates and check signing book.
Coordinates all financial audit activities with corporate officials or outside agencies as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Accountable For: Managing all accounting department functions and analytical business reporting as required by the contract.