Global Business Finance Director- National Security

Global Business Finance Director- National Security

o   Training to technical staff on accounting policy that impacts project reporting, such as Revenue Recognition.  Monitors projects for conformance to Revenue Recognition procedures.

o   Advising the marketing and project management staff on business-related matters, such as recommending indirect account structure, reporting on sales information, monitoring indirect accounts, assisting in the area of billing/collections, monitoring T&M contract rate and category compliance.

o   Leading the preparation and ensuring accuracy and quality of the cost volume for major or strategic proposals.  Responsible for preparing the text and cost portions of the cost volumes for major or strategic proposals.  This includes addressing the RFP stipulations and/or taking necessary exceptions with the counsel of the appropriate Contracts Manager.

o   Interacting with client representatives on business-related matters or with teaming/subcontract partners on proposal and contract issues.

o   Financial review and concurrence of financial commitments at an appropriate level for assigned organizational units within the Global Business, funded or "at-risk".

o   General support in asset management.  Participates in capital equipment review committees providing information regarding uncommitted balances, priorities of purchases, return on investment, and information regarding asset cost, asset lives, and method of cost recovery.  Establishes reviews and revises general technical equipment recovery rates as appropriate.  Provides assistance in obtaining necessary space, office equipment, and laboratory equipment, as required.

·         Also responsible to ensure consistent financial practices and processes:

o   Working with other Global Business Financial Directors, Corporate, Government Accounting, and Internal Audit to identify issues and recommend solutions that will result in consistent and efficient processes and practices across the Global Businesses.

o   Partners with Senior Financial and Accounting staff to develop and implement accounting practices across organization, including compliance with revenue recognition policies.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required:

·         Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting and 10-15 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or finance including financial analysis and modeling or equivalent years of education and experience. 

·         Must have proven leadership ability and extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 

·         Ability to demonstrate good organization, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

·         Must be flexible with a high commitment to achieve deadlines. 

·         Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 

Preferred:

·         MBA.    

·         Knowledge of and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards and experience/education in contract law.

·         A solid track record illustrating good business acumen and operational experience directly supporting business operations in the related Global Business' industry.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.  No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.