Government Accounting Technical Manager

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance and disability benefits

Dependent care Flexible Spending

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a senior financial role focused on government contracts and grants. The position oversees design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and processes, providing technical accounting guidance to ensure compliance with FAR/CAS and related regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and deep experience with government accounting standards, enabling accurate financial reporting and effective audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance.
• Experience with government contracts and grants is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and CAS and government accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and processes related to government contracts and grants.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to ensure compliance with government accounting standards and regulations.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reports related to government contracts and grants.
• Lead and coordinate audits and other compliance activities related to government contracts and grants.
• Manage projects related to government accounting and financial reporting, including plans, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Government accounting

Financial system management

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Audit support

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $105,000 (minimum) – $136,000 (midpoint) – $168,000 (maximum) All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities

• Financial System Management: Overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and processes related to government contracts and grants.
• Technical Accounting: Providing technical accounting guidance and support to ensure compliance with government accounting standards and regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial reports related to government contracts and grants.
• Audit Support: Leading and coordinating audits and other compliance activities related to government contracts and grants, including providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Project Management: Managing projects related to government accounting and financial reporting, including developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Key Skills

• Government Accounting: Expertise in government accounting principles, practices, and regulations, including knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Financial System Management: Ability to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and processes related to government contracts and grants.
• Technical Accounting: Ability to provide technical accounting guidance and support to ensure compliance with government accounting standards and regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of financial reporting requirements related to government contracts and grants, including the ability to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
• Audit Support: Ability to lead and coordinate audits and other compliance activities related to government contracts and grants, including providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Project Management: Ability to manage projects related to government accounting and financial reporting, including developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in financial software, Excel, and other analytical tools, as well as knowledge of government accounting systems and databases.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting requirements.

Communication

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Attention to Detail

Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to identify errors and discrepancies in financial data.

Leadership

Ability to lead and mentor accounting staff, as well as work collaboratively with other members of the accounting team and cross-functional departments within the organization.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.

Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more.

We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.