Senior Government Accounting Manager - GE Aerospace Government Accounting Controllership

Overview

A Senior Government Accounting Manager is needed to support financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives within a Business Services environment. This role involves partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $137,000 – $183,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of General Dollar Magnitude (GDM) scenarios for compliance decisions
• Contribute to annual updates of the Disclosure Statement and support government audits
• Ensure business processes comply with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and related regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits
• Lead lean transformation initiatives to enhance process efficiency
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team to advance domain expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience in government contracting and cost accounting at major defense contractors or DCMA/DCAA
• Expertise in US Government contracting regulations including FAR and DFARS
• Strong proficiency in Excel financial modeling and analytics
• Experience with Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) and Intercompany Settlement (ICS) cycles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven leadership in project management and lean transformation efforts

Desired Skills and Experience

• General Dollar Magnitude (GDM) modeling and analysis
• Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience with financial analysis tools such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
• Project management software proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana)
• Data visualization tools experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Access to health coaches and employee assistance programs
• Retirement savings plan with matching contributions and company support
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance
• Paid time off for vacation or illness

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates even if they do not meet every qualification, recognizing that diverse backgrounds can contribute valuable perspectives.