Senior Government Accounting Manager

AECOM; Puerto Rico; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Government Accounting Manager to ensure compliance with North American regulations and lead government audits. This remote position involves significant responsibilities in financial compliance, modeling, and maintaining positive relationships with government entities. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in government contracting and strong Excel skills.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Significant experience with major defense contractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual DS updates and support government audits.
• Ensure compliance with CAS, FAR, DFARS regulations.
• Build relationships with internal partners and USG customers.

Skills

Excel modeling

US Government contracting

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Whether you want to work at one of our facilities as the site leader's right hand, helping to make business decisions, or at headquarters on a larger finance team, we have an opportunity for you. You’ll work with budgets of various sizes and complexities, collaborating with others. Our finance and accounting teams span the globe, providing unmatched learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

The Senior Government Accounting Manager is a key member of the North American Technical Team within GE Aerospace Government Accounting Controllership. The role involves maintaining compliance with the North American Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statement (DS), quantifying DS revision impacts, executing GDM cost impacts, disclosing practice changes to regulators, and building relationships with agencies like DCMA and DCAA. The manager will also coordinate with internal teams and ensure alignment with the broader Government Business team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead annual DS updates and support government audits for DS revisions.
• Perform GDM modeling and analysis for CAS compliance and DS impacts.
• Support the Innoveering business as the Government Accounting Compliance Lead.
• Develop and review indirect overhead and direct labor rates for pricing, billing, and ICS.
• Support ICS and proposal audits.
• Implement monthly cost monitoring for pricing and billing accuracy.
• Build positive relationships with internal partners and USG customers.
• Ensure processes comply with CAS, FAR, DFARS, and other regulations.
• Collaborate with government auditors and internal teams for audits.
• Lead lean transformation initiatives to improve transparency and efficiency.
• Foster continuous learning within the team to deepen expertise and business acumen.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Significant experience with major defense contractors, DCMA, or DCAA

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in US Government contracting, FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Practical experience with GDM impacts, CAS, and DS disclosures
• Strong Excel modeling skills (ROM/GDM/DCI)
• Experience interacting with senior DCMA and DCAA personnel
• Knowledge of FPRP and ICS cycles
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lead projects and apply lean principles
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities

The salary range is $130,000-$160,000, with potential bonuses. The posting closes on June 24th, 2025. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and more.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon legal authorization and passing a drug screen. This position is remote, with no relocation assistance.