Finance Manager

Amentum; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations for government contracts, including tracking, reporting, and adherence to budgets. The role supports CONUS-based operations in the Washington, DC area, with occasional travel to OCONUS locations as needed.

Responsibilities include CLIN database maintenance, vendor invoice reconciliation, and forecasting option-year budgets. Strong Excel/Access skills and a TS clearance are required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and at least five years of government-contract financial management experience.
• Experience with tracking, reporting, and analyzing cost performance on government contracts.
• Knowledge of CLINs, LOE, and cost-type contracts.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles to track and analyze financial data and prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for customers.
• Monitor financial adherence to customer requirements and budgets.
• Develop and maintain a CLIN database for all contract purchases.
• Reconcile and approve vendor invoices for payment.
• Forecast option year budgets and review cash requirements.
• Administer LOE and cost-type contracts.
• Ensure security clearance requirements and CONUS-based operations compliance.

Skills

Excel

Access

Government contract management

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Alternative: high school / trade diploma with 10+ years experience

Accounting experience 6+ years

Tools

Excel

Access Database

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Finance Manager for multiple OCONUS locations contingent upon award. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the financial operations and ensure adherence to financial requirements for government contracts. The Finance Manager will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial information and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and budgets. This role is crucial in supporting the organization's financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles to track and analyze financial data and prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for customers.

• Monitor financial adherence to customer requirements and budgets.

• Develop and maintain a Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) database for all contract purchases.

• Reconcile and approve vendor invoices for payment.

• Analyze financial information to forecast option year budgets.

• Review cash requirements and prepare for future procurement.

• Administer Level of Effort (LOE) and cost-type contracts.

• Utilize Excel and Access Database proficiently to perform accounting procedures.

• Maintain security clearance requirements and ensure all financial activities comply with CONUS-based operations in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with government contracts.
  • Candidates without a Bachelor’s Degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis with the following qualifications:
  • High school, vocational school, or trade school diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in financial management-related positions of responsibility and complexity similar to the scope of this role.
  • At least six (6) years of experience in the field of accounting. The years of experience in management and accounting can be concurrent.

• Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Excel and Access Database.
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and government contract management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive financial reports and forecasts.
  • Experience in monitoring and maintaining compliance with financial regulations and budgets.
  • Possession of a TS security clearance at the start of the contract.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• The position is primarily office-based with occasional travel to customer sites, as required.

• The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, use of computers, and engagement in routine office tasks.

• Mental demands include the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines.

• The work involves a high level of collaboration and communication with team members and external stakeholders.

• Other Responsibilities:
  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.