Title:  Lead, Accounting

Job Title:  Lead, Accounting

Job Code: 34451

Job Location:  Salt Lake City, UT

Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off

Job Summary:

ICFR Champion Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

• Provide guidance and leadership in the development and documentation of internal controls, processes, and procedures.

• Manage the SOX compliance program, including working with external and internal auditors on risk assessments and the design of their control testing.

• Develop and implement action plans to address control deficiencies and enhance control effectiveness.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all SOX-related activities and deliverables.

• Provide guidance and leadership in the development and documentation of internal controls, processes, and procedures.

• Aerospace & Defense Accounting:

  • Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure adherence to government contract accounting standards and requirements, including revenue recognition under ASC 606.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.
  • Support the tracking and analysis of costs related to aerospace and defense projects, including material, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and support financial initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Actively seek opportunities to improve assigned processes and cross-train with peers for operational efficiency.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively convey complex financial information.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage contract-related tasks effectively.
• Exhibit excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a contract accounting context.
• Experience in leading teams, guiding and directing resources, planning, forecasting, scheduling, and facilitation related to government contracts.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate to ensure timely completion of contract obligations.
• Ability to track and adapt to competing priorities and changing requirements in the aerospace and defense accounting environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 
• 5 years experience in SAP with an understanding of costs and revenues for an array of contractual programs in a complex manufacturing/logistics environment
• 5 years experience internal control

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CPA

• Relevant experience in government contract accounting and ASC 606 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 

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