Senior Government Accounting & Financial Systems Lead

Woodward HRT/MPC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus opportunity

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement/Professional Dev

12 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D/LT Disability

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a senior-level accounting professional to oversee financial systems and governance for government contracts and grants. You will provide technical accounting guidance, ensure reporting accuracy, and coordinate audits while leading cross-functional teams.

This role requires deep knowledge of FAR/CAS, GAAP, and government reporting requirements, with the ability to manage complex initiatives and mentor staff in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred; ITAR/EAR considerations apply.
• Strong knowledge of government accounting standards and CAS/FAR requirements.
• Experience leading accounting teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to design and maintain financial systems for government contracts and grants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Financial system management: oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems for government contracts and grants.
• Technical accounting: provide guidance to ensure compliance with government standards and regulations.
• Financial reporting: ensure accuracy and completeness of reports for government contracts and grants.
• Audit support: lead and coordinate audits, providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Project management: manage accounting-related projects, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Government accounting

Financial system management

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Audit support

Project management

Technical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Government accounting systems

Job description

Woodward is seeking a senior-level accounting professional to oversee financial systems and governance for government contracts and grants. You will provide technical accounting guidance, ensure reporting accuracy, and coordinate audits while leading cross-functional teams.

This role requires deep knowledge of FAR/CAS, GAAP, and government reporting requirements, with the ability to manage complex initiatives and mentor staff in a dynamic environment.