Strategic Finance & Operations Manager

Akima; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal contracting company in New Orleans seeks a Business Manager responsible for leading financial, administrative, and business operations supporting the Strategic Petroleum Reserve contract. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, over 10 years of experience, and strong leadership skills in a federal contracting environment. Duties include overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing a team across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial and/or business-related experience including 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial disciplines and business procedures.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations in alignment with the SPR Statement of Work.
• Oversee finance, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and logistics.
• Develop, manage, and analyze budgets and financial metrics.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Knowledge of accounting systems

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Automated accounting systems

Spreadsheets

Report-writing tools

Job description

A federal contracting company in New Orleans seeks a Business Manager responsible for leading financial, administrative, and business operations supporting the Strategic Petroleum Reserve contract. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, over 10 years of experience, and strong leadership skills in a federal contracting environment. Duties include overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing a team across multiple sites.