BUSINESS MANAGER

Chugach Alaska - Yuma, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Yuma, AZ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position is the senior financial official on site; responsible and accountable for all contract budgets, costs, procurement activities, subcontracting activities, contract modification activities, and accounting functions as required to ensure full contract compliance and corporate accountability. The incumbent oversees and manages all analytical data in support of business operations, customer reporting, and corporate reporting. The incumbent supervises all accounting department functions, procurement department functions, and analytical business reporting as required by the contract and corporate personnel. The incumbent shall ensure the proper tracking and maintenance of accurate contract cost records for all contract CLINs and related modifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the contract accounting department functions including payroll, accounts payable, journal entries, billing, invoicing, audit requests, man-hour reporting, cost & budgeting and other financial reporting as required.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the contract procurement department functions including purchases, service agreements, and subcontracts.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with Corporate and Federal regulations regarding purchases, financial transactions, ethical business conduct and reporting.
• Brief, train, and coach all department personnel on new corporate policies or procedures.
• Oversee the review and approval of all payroll and deduction related reports.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a review process for paycheck accuracy.
• Implement all SOPs for department continuity with other senior level contract managers.
• Supervise and review accounts payable process and implement SOPs for A/P Department.
• Authorize fund transfers into the accounts payable cash account and ensure valid services performed.
• Ensure proper reconciliation, review, and timely correction of project general ledger accounts.
• Review and approve all supporting schedules associated with journal entries prior to posting.
• Monitor and approve A/P, P/R and GL oversight functions.
• Review all accounts receivable billing for the project and provide support and analysis to the Project Manager and Government.
• Develop and implement procedures for journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, or other authorized changes.
• Oversee the timely completion of all contract invoices, corporate required analyses, and contract business transactions.
• Oversee the creation of all Job Cost Codes and Job Cost Reports.
• Ensure the proper review of each accounts payable check and notify discrepancies.
• Review and approve check requests and fund transfers.
• Control check signing book and check stock.
• Ensure maintenance of all financial records in compliance with corporate/federal regulations.
• Maintain liaison and coordinate all financial and audit activities with corporate officials and outside agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business Management or related field.
• Two (2) years' experience performing project-level or higher accounting including budgeting and payroll.
• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or management role with direct staff oversight.
• Experience with common accounting principles and practices as well as cost and pricing analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Ability to acquire and maintain government identification/common access card.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner.
• Valid state Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain access to U.S. Government Installations through the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Truthful communication.