Lead Finance - General Accounting/AP

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Summary
Lead Finance provides a broad range of Finance/Accounting services in support of General Accounting and Accounts Payable. In support of strategic objectives, this position interacts with FM&T leaders & NNSA Finance counterparts, to resolve related business issues.Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts independently to uncover and resolve issues.
• Ensures compliance with established GAAP Accounting policies and procedures and NNSA regulations and helps ensure a sound internal controls environment.
• Anticipates business needs and develops analytical data to support decision making.
• Implements initiatives in partnership with division leaders in support of the organization's strategic objectives.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate financials to the business units.
• Solves complex issues related to the interpretation and application of accounting policies and procedures and explores alternative solutions to improve company's financial reporting.
• Uses financial modeling and accounting knowledge to help Division determine the most effective and efficient uses of available funding.
• Uses financial reporting, customized as necessary and reasonable, to support financial requirements.
• Manages multiple and ad hoc requests in a timely manner.
• Provides proactive support in budget process, variance analysis and forecasting.
• Leverages an understanding of inter-relationships between Fund Accounting and divisional labor and expenses to influence and advise stakeholders.
• Brings financial best practices to Division, utilizes Six Sigma skills and contributes to Finance initiatives.
• Drives continuous process improvements under consultative direction.
• Advises Division Directors on the financial implications of strategies and tactics. Represents divisional management, as directed, in meetings or appropriate functions, including direct customer interface on assigned projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations and operational reviews for senior as well as division management. Proactively communicates early warning signals to senior management.You Must Have
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
  • Progressively responsible positions in Finance or Accounting.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
  • Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
  • United States Citizenship.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.FMT2021
    • Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for positions, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).We Value
      
      • Advanced level of proficiency applying advanced principles, theories and concepts.
      • Contributes to development of new principles and concepts.
      • Strong financial analysis with experience in audit is a plus.
      • Ability to influence leadership and interact with different levels in the organization.
      • Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
      • Demonstrated project enabler, not barrier.
      • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.Additional Information
        JOB ID: 1236Remote Eligibility: HybridTravel Required: 0-10%Hourly/Salary: SalaryRelocation Available: Yes

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