Responsible for safeguarding and ethical accounting of the Kearney location's assets in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Provide leadership and guidance to manage the business using the Win Strategy. Ensure compliance to Corporate/Division policies and compliance in accounting as it relates to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Functions include: Fixed Assets, general ledger, budgeting, financial planning, internal control oversights (Sarbanes Oxley), financial reporting both internal and external, and performance measurements.

Under the direction of the Division Controller, supervise accounting functions to assure that all inventory costs are properly stated. This position requires frequent interface with the managers and supervisors at all levels of the organization from group, division and local staff functions on topics of accounting, internal control issues and business-related topics

• Prepare statements of monthly financial data including income statement and balance sheet. Perform analysis of financial results as compared to objectives.
• Direct the financial performance measurements within the location, while ensuring financial performance reporting is accurate and timely meeting the constant changing need of the division and group.
• Accountable to ensure that proper procedures, policies and controls are in place in order to maintain adequate internal controls of the business.
• Responsible for setting product cost and measuring performance against standard costs.
• Prepares and analyzes
• Respond to special financial requests and analysis and communicate potential problem areas. Conduct financial reviews/analysis as requested.
• Oversee the proper staffing of accounting positions. Ensures technically qualified personnel are placed in all positions and has training and development programs available for the location accounting organization. At least annually, reviews succession plans.
• Direct the annual division planning process with emphasis on installing a proactive reporting system needed to support the management decision-making process.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• MBA degree or professional designation desired.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in the accounting area.
• Knowledgeable of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards
• Experience supporting a manufacturing operation
• Strong communication skills

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