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Senior Government Accounting Manager

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
American Fork, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

Job Description Summary

The Senior Government Accounting Manager is responsible for compliantly developing Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) and the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) for the GE Aerospace Defense & Systems organization. This role will partner with functional organization leadership to enable the business to have compliant operating practices, policies, and indirect rates that enable maximum compliant recovery of cost on US Government contracts. The desired candidate must excel in the analysis of financial data and will be responsible for the full rate lifecycle including rate generation, government financial reporting, audit support, forecasting, variance analysis, and the submission of final indirect rates.

In partnership with the business stakeholders, the US Government Accounting Controllership (GAC) Rates team, and GAC North America Technical team, this role will lead the continuous improvement of the FPRP and ICS process using lean concepts.

A successful candidate will influence and collaborate effectively across diverse functional groups at all organizational levels to achieve common objectives, as well as develop and sustain lean compliant processes and procedures. They will also have independent interaction with key US government regulators and customers, including the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide actionable analysis, insights, and recommendations for compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable regulations to business management and program leadership enabling sound business decision making.
  • Analyze financial information to ensure costs are aligned to appropriate cost pools for submission of Forward Pricing Proposals (FPRP) and annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) to various government agencies, as well as internal partners.
  • Monitor requirements for FPRP and ICS adequacy and make process and content changes in the preparation of FPRP and ICS submissions that meet all current requirements.
  • Manage process and documentation that support the development and audit of the rates.
  • Establish effective, close working relationships and lines of communication with cost and functional owners to ensure timely and accurate support for FPRP and ICS submissions.
  • Support internal, DCMA, and DCAA audits cultivating a strong relationship with the auditors.
  • Exhibit the ability to work in a fast changing, fast growing environment on high visibility projects and programs.
  • Apply lean concepts to streamline processes and reduce waste.

Forward Pricing Support

  • Prepare five-year, forward-looking cost forecast narratives.
  • Complete schedules for submission to the DCMA or other cognizant US Government agency to support initial and updated FPRP.
  • Perform rate variance analysis variance analysis of forecast compared to actual cost as well as year-over-year variances.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and analysis in support of rate negotiations with US Government representatives and business leadership.
  • Incurred Cost Submission Support

  • Perform moderate to complex data reconciliations between ICS schedules and source systems to ensure an accurate ICS.
  • Interface with contacts throughout the business to proactively identify and execute memo adjustments to costs incurred as necessary, resulting in accurate ICS rates.
  • Drive effective business planning and communication by presenting a summary of ICS rates and anticipated impacts to Cost Type contract revenue to GE Aerospace leadership.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • 4 years' operating cost analytics experience
  • 3 years cost accounting experience
  • Significant experience in Finance, Government Accounting, and applicable regulations and guidance (CAS, FAR, DFARS, DCAA Contract Audit Manual)
  • Desired Characteristics

  • Accounting certification (CPA, CMA, or similar)
  • Prior government audit experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
  • Established project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
  • Proven excellent analytical abilities
  • Lean and / or Six Sigma training or certification
  • Exceptional MS Excel skills
  • Experience with GE Ledger, Spotfire, Tableau, Oracle, Financial Data Lake and data mining tools
  • Additional Job Description

    Additional Information

    Compensation Grade

    SPB3

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

    Relocation Assistance Provided : No

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