Mgr - Financial Compliance

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.

This position is designed to support the HQ Finance organization in completing its business requirements. Specifically, this position has direct responsibility for overseeing accounting control areas and accounting compliance matters at Inc headquarters and coordinating related focus areas across the BAE Systems, Inc operating groups. The position also will interface with plc Finance to ensure plc requirements pertaining to control and compliance matters are understood and met. Focus areas are as follows: Compliance with BAE Systems Operational Framework and Accounting Policies. Compliance with, and execution of, external statutory reporting for Inc. and other external reporting requirements Compliance with, and execution of, Financial Control Framework at Inc HQ Completion of Operational Assurance Statement for Inc HQ Support for Inc management on non-routine special projects. Provide supervision and training for staff member(s). KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Consolidate and publish half-year and full-year UK external audited statutory financial statements. Hart-Scott-Rodino filings & US census reports (includes setting policy and issuing guidelines to all BU). Update, publish and ensure compliance with Inc accounting policies. Ensure alignment of policies with plc Financial Policy Manual. Execute the Financial Control Framework process at Inc HQ. Coordinate semi-annual Operational Assurance Statement processes. Provide financial oversight for shared services - International Assignment Program (IAP) - Chantilly and International Purchasing - Atlanta. Facilitate integration of newly acquired businesses, and perform special project as deemed necessary. Supervise and mentor one or more staff members, and perform related administrative tasks. Requirements and Responsibilities: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations, with supervision. Impacts quality, timeliness of results, planning and revenues or budget. Communicates sensitive information, modifies beliefs or opinions within a Program or Business Unit. Negotiates mainly internally within a project team or department. Senior Project/Program team member responsible for work flow which is varied in nature with situations frequently requiring new solutions.

Minimum Education and Minimum Experience: Bachelors Degree and 4-7 years experience. Firm understanding of financial accounting concepts and strong systems / PC skills (MS Office). Good analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Education and Experience: Masters Degree with 7-10 years experience. CPA preferred, International Financial Reporting Standards, Audit experience People are the greatest asset in any Company ... BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture. Join us ...

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Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Other Finance
Location:	Rockville, MD
County:	Montgomery County
ZIP Code:	20847
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	BAE Systems
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