Job Description
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The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You'll Do:

This position will report directly to the SMS Assistant Controller.
Lead the Financial Accounting & Reporting organization including the Financial Statement Close and Consolidation and Technical Accounting.
Recruit, develop, train, and mentor top Financial Accounting talent.
Ensure SMS Financial Accounting practices are consistent with IFRS and BAE policy, in all material respects.
Act as the primary BAE - Space and Mission Systems Financial Accounting focal point for BAE Inc and Deloitte.
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial statement close process.
Lead quarterly financial pre-close process including updating reserves and other estimates.
Work closely with Government Accounting to ensure accounting practices are in alignment with USG Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Provide leadership support for internal and external audits of Space and Mission System's Financial Statement Audits and Internal Controls.
Work closely with the Director of Financial Operations and Business Systems manager to ensure reliability of Financial Accounting systems and tools.
Collaborate and coordinate with all Finance Organizations on cross-functional issues.
Collaborate and coordinate with SBU and SSU leadership.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 10 years or more related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Extensive Financial Accounting and Reporting experience.
Experience in Financial Accounting for an Aerospace & Defense Environment.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Advanced knowledge of Costpoint.
Superior presentation and verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Advanced degree.
Active CPA certification.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $124080.000 - $210980.000

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.