[ref. e34901001] Accounting Manager - Defense Industry

Overview:

Client is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customer's mission and quest for professional growth. Client provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. Job Summary:

Overall responsibility for the accounting operations of the Business Unit including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the Business Unit’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain a documented system of Business Unit accounting policies & procedures compliant with Corporate policies
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals & objectives
• Issue timely and complete Business Unit financial statements including eliminations, accounting for currency exchange and GAAP adjustments
• Responsible for Business Unit Tax support, 10K, Leases, Insurance, and various other reporting to Corporate
• Close the Business Unit books, review the preliminary trial balance, exercise internal audit and Sarbanes Oxley controls. Prepare data for and assist the independent and internal auditors as required. Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Responsible for the Business Unit cash management, including support to cash budgeting and forecasting; Management of cash receipts and disbursements. Responsible for letters of credit, acting as liaison with Corporate Treasury Dept.
• Interface with outside auditors, internal auditors, and Corporate Accounting on exceptional matters
• Support Corporate compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Handle confidential planning data and sensitive financial data of employees, consultants and marketing representatives
• Responsible for coordination of Business Unit SOX activities and SOX compliance within the Accounting Dept
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Close the Business Unit books, review the preliminary trial balance, exercise internal audit and Sarbanes Oxley controls. Prepare data for and assist the independent and internal auditors as required. Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Responsible for the Business Unit cash management, including support to cash budgeting and forecasting; Management of cash receipts and disbursements. Responsible for letters of credit, acting as liaison with Corporate Treasury Dept.
• Interface with outside auditors, internal auditors, and Corporate Accounting on exceptional matters
• Support Corporate compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Handle confidential planning data and sensitive financial data of employees, consultants and marketing representatives
• Responsible for coordination of Business Unit SOX activities and SOX compliance within the Accounting Dept
• Perform other duties as assigned