FACM Group Lead: GAAP, Cash Management & Strategy

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 138,632 - 174,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Rideshare

Childcare

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a FACM Group Supervisor to lead cash management, GAAP financial reporting, and intercompany activities. You will guide a high‑performing team, strengthen internal controls, and partner with stakeholders to ensure compliant, accurate financials for a complex federal contract environment.

Jointly, you will develop strategic goals for the group, drive process improvements, and support audits while mentoring staff and shaping the lab’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline with 9+ years experience; or advanced degrees with senior experience; 2+ years lead.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Oracle financial systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cash management, financial reporting under GAAP, intercompany activities coordination and monitoring, and insurance accounting support.
• Ensure the performance and productivity of employees under your supervision.
• Build and maintain a high-performance team, offering direction to meet organization objectives.
• Ensure employees are aware of and comply with Laboratory and Institutional policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe and focused environment.
• Hire, develop and retain a diverse, highly skilled staff, providing career coaching and personal growth opportunities.
• Cultivate effecting working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain adequate and effective internal controls to safeguard and properly record financial transactions.
• Develop and implement Strategic goals for the Group, promoting continuous improvement, best practices, and efficiency in accounting and cash management operations.
• Employ industry best practices to ensure success and compliance with the areas of responsibility.
• Support internal and external audits and reviews, regularly assessing and enhancing processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial accounting

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related disciplines

Tools

Oracle financials

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a FACM Group Supervisor to lead cash management, GAAP financial reporting, and intercompany activities. You will guide a high‑performing team, strengthen internal controls, and partner with stakeholders to ensure compliant, accurate financials for a complex federal contract environment.

Jointly, you will develop strategic goals for the group, drive process improvements, and support audits while mentoring staff and shaping the lab’s