Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Finance Lead to oversee our Finance Team in planning and executing accounting, budgeting, finance, and contract functions. The ideal candidate will have Senior-Level Staff Accounting experience. Additionally, expertise in Government Cost Accounting is essential. The successful candidate will be adept at financial analysis, reporting, and developing/evaluating program budgets. Leadership and management experience are crucial for effectively leading our financial team and collaborating with senior management.
This position reports directly to the VP, Business Operations and is based at our headquarters in Elkridge, MD.
Essential Functions:
Accounting:
- Develop and enforce accounting system policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with FAR/DCAA, CAS and GAAP requirements.
- Supervise financial staff and collaborate with Senior Management.
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
- Manage the invoicing/billing process in accordance with contract terms.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts regularly.
- Generate timely financial statements and provide senior management with comprehensive reviews.
- Monitor weekly labor costs and ensure budget adherence.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Managing the payroll process.
Finance:
- Manage corporate banking relationships and oversee transactions such as wire transfers and bill payments.
- Reconcile corporate banking and credit card transactions.
- Assist in meeting tax compliance deadlines and prepare complex financial analyses.
- Maintain and update financial databases, generate required reports.
- Develop corporate budgets and indirect rates.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Work Experience:
Minimum 10 years of accounting and finance experience.
Minimum 5 years of management experience.
Preferably 2 years of experience in the intelligence community.
Knowledge:
Familiarity with various contract vehicles and government accounting standards.
Experience with Unanet is a plus.
Experience with Joint Ventures is a plus.
Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel.
Skills and Abilities:
Advanced competency and proficiency related to general accounting such as financial statement presentation in accordance with GAAP, general ledger month end and year end closings and reporting and audit coordination.
Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and accurate.
Strong prioritization and time management skills.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Requirements: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred. Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range depending on experience - $130,000 - $165,000
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at jobs@ptech-llc.com or call.
Peterson Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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