Manager, Accounting - Billing & Collections (Remote Work Considered)

Job Description This opportunity is for an opening that is a key contributor to the Accounting & Control team. This role provides the right candidate the opportunity to lead a diversified team that has maintained a high-quality standard of accuracy and timeliness of job performance. The selected individual will be responsible for the oversight of the Billing and Collections team and their activity as well as the oversight and support for key accounting activities such as Revenue Recognition determination, financial reporting and compliance. The role will interface regularly with multi-functional management team members as they help drive the Sales to Cash cycle. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following items: * Act as a finance trusted business partner and advisor to the US Controls and NSS organizations. * Provide financial oversight, direction, and strategic guidance to the members of the team. * Provide regular communication and presentation of financial data to leaders in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner. * Lead, mentor, and develop an effective and technically capable finance team, driving cash metrics and key performance indicators. * Manage employee development and recognition (annual reviews, training, employee recognition activities, etc.). * Limit cash risk to the business by performing Customer credit reviews and management of terms. * Work with the billers to make sure billings are completed in a timely and accurate fashion. * Ownership of key General Ledger account activity through review and approval of associated journal entries and reconciliations * Assist program teams in their determination of contract revenue recognition per IFRS 15 * Contribute to the on-going review of financial statement accounts to ensure accuracy * Support internal and external audits as needed * Other duties as assigned Required Education, Experience, & Skills * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related Business discipline * 6+ years of applicable professional experience * Must be able to work independently with limited supervision. * Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to handle time-sensitive deadlines * Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. * Must be self-motivated, proactive, and capable of independently and effectively planning and prioritizing personal tasking. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) * Must possess a positive attitude and excellent people skills required for interfacing easily and effectively with various teams and a variety of personalities at varying levels and locations. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Prior experience with Oracle ERP system * Prior experience in Accounts Receivable for an International Company. * Prior experience with interpreting Accounting policy & procedure * Experience in Management of a team across multiple site locations. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $105835 - $179920 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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