Finance Manager – Government Contracts

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Finance Manager to manage the financial operations of its government contract work and ensure adherence to financial requirements. The role tracks, analyzes and reports financial information, keeps customers' budgets and requirements in line, and supports the organization's financial integrity and operational efficiency. The position is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to customer sites.

Key responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles to track and analyze financial data and prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for customers.
• Monitor financial adherence to customer requirements and budgets.
• Develop and maintain a Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) database for all contract purchases.
• Reconcile and approve vendor invoices for payment.
• Analyze financial information to forecast option year budgets and review cash requirements for future procurement.
• Administer Level of Effort (LOE) and cost-type contracts.
• Maintain security clearance requirements as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of experience working with government contracts.
• Candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis: a high school, vocational or trade school diploma, at least 10 years of experience in financial management roles of comparable scope, and at least 6 years of accounting experience (management and accounting experience can be concurrent).
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and Access Database.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and government contract management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to prepare financial reports and forecasts.
• Experience monitoring compliance with financial regulations and budgets.

What we offer

• Salary of $185,000, subject to variation based on experience, skills, market data and other factors.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.