FP&A Indirect Rates Manager

Overview

This role supports the Financial Planning and Analysis function, including forward pricing, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and automation, with an emphasis on indirect rates. The position provides input to strategic decision-making based on business knowledge and experience and serves as a key leader within the finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Planning and Analysis activities including forward pricing, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and automation
• Provide input on strategic decision-making based on experience and knowledge of the business
• Assemble and manage extensive financial databases
• Automate financial reporting activities
• Compile financial reports using calculations, data, and other information
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance for indirect rates and service centers compared to established goals and objectives
• Work with team members to consolidate actuals and forecasted financial performance
• Analyze and review indirect rate structures
• Identify and research key variances
• Work with highly sensitive and confidential financial data and information
• Support Government compliance with indirect rates as part of the Incurred Cost Submission
• Provide financial guidance in accordance with current policies, regulation, and directives under GAAP, US Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and US Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR)
• Anticipate, identify, and take corrective action when lack of procedure adherence introduces risk where compliance is lacking
• Motivate, strengthen, and hold accountable financial team members at all levels
• Train and support new team members to understand the overall structure of the organization
• Continuously update skills, expertise, and technical knowledge through required workshops and courses

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience for a publicly traded company in business and corporate accounting, including financial accounting
• Government contract accounting knowledge required
• Proven track record of running and enhancing the financial operations of a portfolio
• Demonstrated experience in the refinement and enhancement of financial systems
• Knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and FAR required
• U.S. Citizenship
• Some travel expected

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred

Skills & Technology Used

• Ability to optimize working capital
• Outstanding communications skills (written and oral) with boardroom presence
• Strong analytical skills and strong written and oral communication skills
• Highly strategic/critical thinking skills
• Hands-on leadership
• Ability to identify, recruit, motivate, coach, develop, and retain finance team members
• Proficiency with computers and software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to use standard office equipment (personal computer, printer, copy machine, and other general office equipment)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD $120,000 - $165,000
• Starting pay will be based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified consistent with the terms of applicable compensation or benefit plans

Location

Work location is not specified in the posting. The salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.