Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager manages general accounting and finance functions for the assigned program located in Alice Springs, Australia. Oversees the development, implementation, and administration of financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and government regulations.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday ADT Hours

Essential Responsibilities:

1)     Manage activities of general accounting functions.

2)     Oversee the financial analysis of budgets and schedules for the assigned area.

3)     Interpret and formulate financial methods and procedures.

4)     Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and contract requirements.

5)     Manage the planning and controlling of financial analysis activities to ensure uniform reporting and analysis.

6)     Develop and administer cost accounting and financial management systems.

7)     Manage the staff auditing incurred costs to ensure costs are properly recorded.

8)     Responsible for the success of the month-end close, contract invoicing, financial analysis projects, and statistical studies.

9)     Formulate and administer financial projections and preparation of cash flow forecasts to ensure financial and operating reports accurately reflect business conditions.

10)   Coordinate, negotiate, and resolve financial compliance issues with various government agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of requirements.

11)   Manage staff, which includes making employment decisions, reviewing employee performance, addressing escalated issues, generating assignments, and setting priorities.

Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position is desk-based and sedentary in nature; however, the ability to lift items up to 5kg may be required occasionally.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a Negative Vetting (NV1) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or Secret (U.S.) clearance with the ability to upgrade as necessary to support program needs.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

EHS & QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

• Safety: Responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health, and safety requirements, including completing tasks safely and reporting hazards.
• Stop Work Authority: Employees have the right and responsibility to “Red-Card” or stop work if a job is unsafe.
• Quality: Must conform to the Amentum Quality Program and consistently provide services that meet customer expectations and contract requirements.
• Compliance: Must read, understand, and implement all operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans and policies.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Ten (10) years of experience in accounting or finance; three (3) years in a managerial position.
• Three (3) years of experience in government finance preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting that includes spreadsheets, financial analysis, and other data processing techniques.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to analyze information, identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, evaluate results, and choose the best solution.
• Working knowledge of US Government accounting practices.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and Internal Audit.
• Excellent communication, effective leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• US Citizen with active TS/SCI and polygraph (fully adjudicated).

Security Clearance Required:   TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in accounting or finance; three (3) years in a managerial position.
• Three (3) years of experience in government finance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: AI if applicable to the program

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.