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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 4 days ago

Audit and Controls Manager

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $183K/yr

11+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Audit and Controls Manager will lead a team to ensure compliance with DFARS Business Systems and develop relationships with stakeholders while managing audits and providing support for process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Manage a team to plan, coordinate, and execute DFARS Business Systems monitoring activities, including monitoring changes to DFARS regulations and implementing necessary updates to the company’s processes and procedures, proactively identifying areas of risk or potential compliance issues, and recommending strategies or solutions to address related audit concerns

Perform the annual risk assessment, monitoring activities, and resource planning for the department, including analyzing risk assessment results to determine strategy and approach, and providing thought leadership in key audit areas. Research technical government accounting, auditing, operational and compliance matters, as needed

Act as audit liaison to DCAA and DCMA by coordinating the audit process, including g in providing requested documentation and preparing draft responses to audit inquiries or correspondences, in support of Business System owners

Collaborate with Business System owners to identify root cause(s) and define sufficient corrective action plans to address audit findings. Monitor corrective action plans for timely implementation

Support senior leadership and Business System owners in process improvement initiatives or special projects, such as new system implementations, and process or accounting policy changes

Coach, mentor, and continuously support team for their individual development and team success, including providing on-the-job training to staff. Positively support knowledge sharing and thought leadership within the department. Participate in department recruiting efforts, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, and performance reviews, and ensure high potentials are recognized, rewarded, and afforded growth opportunities

Qualification

DFARS complianceCost accounting principlesAudit managementFAR regulationsFinance/accounting leadershipRegulatory compliance researchCommunication skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting

Must have experience in a commercial or government contractor environment

Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories, and concepts, and in-depth knowledge of DCMA/DCAA administration/oversight of contractor DFARS Business Systems

Must be proficient at leading audits and preparing for government reviews

Must have the ability to research and interpret regulatory compliance matters, including FAR and DFARS

Must demonstrate a detailed application of industry and government finance/accounting management principles and practices as well as comprehensive finance/accounting leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

Must be able to resolve complex management and finance/accounting problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more finance/accounting management areas

Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required

Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment