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Accounting/Finance Manager III

General Atomics

Poway, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Analysis Skills, Automation, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Cash Flow Projection, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Change Management, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Review, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Data Processing, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Direct Sales, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Diversity, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Genetics, Government, Government Accounting, Government Contracts, Government Regulations, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Military, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Accounting, Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SAP, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Strategic Planning, Surveillance, Technical Leadership, Time Management, United States Citizen, Variance Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Poway, CA
POSTED
25 days ago
55333BR

Company:


General Atomics Aeronautical Systems


Job Summary:


General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.


This position reports the Senior Manager of Accounting Services is responsible for managing contract revenue accounting. This role is critical in driving strategic initiatives, motivating the teams, and ensuring operational excellence.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Provide leadership and oversight of contract revenue accounting operations supporting United States Government, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.

+ Lead and develop a high-performing, compliance-focused, and engagement-driven contract accounting team.

+ Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards Codification 606 (ASC 606), United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and applicable government contracting regulations.

+ Proactively support contract capture, proposal, and award activities to achieve desired revenue recognition and financial outcomes.

+ Review contracts, modifications, and proposals to determine appropriate accounting treatment, risk assessment, cash-flow impacts, and audit readiness.

+ Manage revenue recognition for long-term, milestone-based, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus, and incentive-based contracts.

+ Support accurate and timely financial reporting, including month-end close, reconciliations, contract assets and liabilities, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and consolidated financial statements.

+ Partner with Program Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Contracts, and Program Managers to monitor financial performance, forecasts, and variance analysis.

+ Provide leadership and technical guidance to resolve financial, operational, and contract accounting challenges.

+ Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and company requirements.

+ Ensure strong internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance, and adherence to company financial policies and accounting practices.

+ Support internal audits, external audits, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) reviews, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) reviews, and Risk and Control Assurance (RCA) activities with audit-defensible documentation and analysis.

+ Drive process improvement, automation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) integration, and organizational change management initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

+ Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial, contractual, export-controlled, and business information.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job ID#:


55333BR


Job Category:


Finance/Accounting


Travel Percentage Required:


None


Full-Time/Part-Time:


Full-Time Salary


State:


California


Pay Range Low:


100,290


City:


Poway


Clearance Required?:


No


Pay Range High:


183,098


Recruitment Posting Title:


Revenue Accounting Manager


Job Qualifications:


+ Typically requires a Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting. Must have experience in a commercial or government contractor environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

+ An MBA in accounting or finance, CPA or CMA certification, major accounting firm experience, and/or experience negotiating accounting issues with government agencies is highly desirable.

+ Experience preferred in Warranty Accounting, Offset Accounting, and/or Cost Share (e.g., research and development) Accounting.

+ Must demonstrate a detailed application of industry and government finance/accounting management principles and practices as well as comprehensive finance/accounting leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

+ Must be able to resolve complex management and finance/accounting problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more finance/accounting management areas.

+ Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.

+ Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.


US Citizenship Required?:


Yes


Experience Level:


Management


Relocation Assistance Provided?:


Yes


Workstyle:


Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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