The Business Lead is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial studies and reports
and act as a strategic partner providing timely and concise reporting & recommendations to
improve results and performance to ensure successful contract & operational management and
execution.
1. Applies knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining
ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports.
2. Updates and reviews monthly account reconciliations.
3. Ensures that the internal financial reporting requirements of the company are met.
4. Ensures contract invoices are accurate and reconciled for monthly payment.
5. Responsible for monthly close and adjusting journal entries.
6. Point of contact for site and customer support for the financial management organization.
7. Audits and prepares reports on the status of the contract and identifies areas for
remediation.
8. Reviews work prepared by others and provide constructive comments and/or suggestions
to foster efficiencies and improvements for the department.
9. Conducts studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s
accounting processes.
10. Serves as a consultant to implement accounting functions during phase-in of a new
contract.
11. Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variances
from budget.
12. Prepares analyses of accounts receivables and administers the collection of past due
receivables.
13. Prepares monthly invoices and submit timely billing to the customers.
14. Completes unbilled analysis for the project.
15. Identifies opportunities of cost savings for Operations and be the business advisor.
16. Works closely with Operations, support financial reporting for the client, and helps
maintain financial health of the project.
17. Creates and maintains project codes used by Operations.
18. Assist Business Manager in support of all sector level reporting, including creation of
unbilled analysis and cash management plans.
19. Manage quick turnaround requests for senior management in a fast-paced work
environment.
20. Keeps good documentation of contracts and purchase orders.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or demonstrated
equivalent.
Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) required.
Preferred knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Joint Travel Regulations
(JTR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and
integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform
detail-oriented work are required.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and preferred knowledge in Costpoint, Essbase,
Hyperion, Cognos, Project Accounting
Six (6) to Eight (8) years of previous accounting experience required.
1-2 years of team handling experience is preferred.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, work with little supervision,
and work well under pressure.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
with all levels throughout the organization.
Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation, analyze financial data, and generate
reports.
Demonstrate proficiency in finance and accounting relational databases and Microsoft
applications.
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant
sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing
documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental
alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
