Business Management Manager 2 - Accounting

Northrop Grumman; United States; Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Management Manager 2 - Accounting in Annapolis Junction, MD. This hybrid role will lead a large, geographically dispersed team supporting invoicing within the MS Sector and ensure billing accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires a strong background in GAAP, CAS, FAR and SOX, with extensive experience in government program invoicing and a track record of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in finance, accounting, or program control.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR.
• Prior experience supporting government program invoicing and clearing UBAR.
• Prior people leadership experience.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large team of professionals supporting invoicing within MS Sector.
• Ensure strong processes and controls and provide value-added services to partners.
• Manage contract billings: progress payments, cost-type, fixed price, and time & material invoices.
• Ensure timely billing and collection to maximize cash flow and support monthly reporting.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

People leadership

Invoicing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in finance/accounting/related field

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 2 - Accounting based out of Annapolis Junction, MD. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role from the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Business Management Manager 2 will lead and develop a large team of professionals supporting the invoicing activity within MS Sector. This manager will ensure strong processes and controls are in place and will provide value‑added services to our partners within and outside of the sector. The Manager 2 will provide support, engagement and direct management for a large, geographically dispersed team of Business Management analysts. They will contribute to the development of professional and management talent within the Business Unit. The Manager 2 will be responsible for the planning, organizing and managing of contract billings for MS Sector. Billings include progress payments, cost‑type, fixed price and time and material invoices/vouchers for recurring, interim, and final invoicing. They will ensure that invoicing and the billing portfolio is kept current. The Manager 2 will ensure timely billing and collection to maximize cash flow through accurate and complete invoicing in support of our operating segments. They will support the analysis of our processes to drive optimization and automation and will improve, document, and develop our processes and training library. The Manager 2 will support and partner with our MS Sector Business teams to analyze and clear financial balances relating to final invoicing and will support Monthly reporting and reviews. They will address inquiries and act as a liaison with our Customers, DCMA and DCAA with our sector partners. The Manager 2 will ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures (PrOP), as well as, the integrity, consistency, and reliability of the processes employed in the performance of business management functions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 8 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control
• a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience
• Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
• Prior experience supporting government program invoicing and analysis and clearing of Unbilled Accounts Receivable (UBAR)
• Prior people leadership experience
• Experience with SAP
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
• Prior experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
• Prior experience interacting with Customer, DCAA, DCMA relating to Invoicing inquiries and audits.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Benefits

• Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary

MSBSMG Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Equal Opportunity and EEO

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.