BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion.

BAE Systems U.S. Combat Systems employs more than 6,700 people in the U.S. and internationally. U.S. Combat Systems is a leader in designing, rapidly prototyping and manufacturing protected fighting vehicle platforms and survivability solutions that support and protect the current and future forces.

Current weapons systems production for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and international customers include: 

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) 
Bradley Family of Vehicles 
DDG 1000 
M109 155mm self propelled howitzer to include current M109A6 Paladin 
Mk45 
M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) 
M113 Family of Vehicles to include armored personnel carriers, medical, command and control, engineering mortar launching vehicles 
As a key member of the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) Team, BAE Systems is responsible for five of the eight manned variants and for major elements of the common platform design. These critical weapons will be the first in a new line of combat vehicles and systems that will empower soldiers through unmatched firepower, situational awareness and survivability. 

Technology developments in composite materials, hybrid electric power systems, active protective suites, integrated vehicle survivability, reactive and passive armor kits, crew station design, training systems, unmanned ground vehicle capabilities and other features position the organization at the forefront for future ground combat system developments. 

U.S. Combat Systems is certified to ISO 9001 standards and Capability Maturity Model - Integrated (CMM-I) for systems and software engineering.

General Summary: 
Directs the accounting and finance functions for the U.S. Combat Systems: financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, in support of business unit level objectives and long range goals. Provides technical expertise and leadership to the business unit, department, or program personnel in problems related to accounting or finance. Directs the research, development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting, financial, or cost estimating processes, systems, and practices. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Acts as the point of contact with external customers, subcontractors, teammates, outside auditors and government representatives (e.g., DCAA) to solve/prevent accounting and financial problems. 

2. Serves as the LOB's focal point for all financial planning, analysis, and reporting (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, financial results). 

3. Monitors and reviews financial results and variances with program and senior management. 

4. Directs the development and presentation of financial reviews or program status report to internal and external customers and company management. 

5. Directs the planning, developing and administration of departmental policies, procedures, work instructions, budgets, and controls. 

6. Performs duties normally associated with supervision, including but not limited to, hiring, training, evaluating, counseling and disciplining of employees. 



Basic Qualifications: 

1. A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience. 

2. A minimum of 10 years of related work experience to obtain a comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial, and cost estimating theory, practices and procedures. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards. 



Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Certified Management Accounting (CMA), Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). 

2. Previous defense experience and knowledge of the Navy customer. 

3. A very high level of analytical ability to analyze and interpret financial data, solve complex accounting problems, and manage the development and use of analytical tools and methodologies for cost/profitability analysis. 

4. A very high level of communication skills to consult with Line of Business and program management on negotiation/proposal strategies and to present financial reviews and status reports to internal and external customers. 

5. Travel: 25-50%

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