FINANCE MANAGER

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

The Finance Manager is responsible and accountable for all contract budgets, costs, and accounting functions as required to ensure full contract compliance and corporate accountability.

Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

• Manages all accounting department functions, and analytical business reporting as required by the contract
• Oversees and manages all analytical data in support of business operations, customer reporting, and corporate reporting.
• Ensures the proper tracking and maintenance of accurate contract cost records for all contract CLINs and related modifications.
• Manages and oversees all aspects of the contract accounting department functions.
• These include but are limited to payroll, accounts payable, journal entries, billing, invoicing, audit requests, man-hour reporting, cost and budgeting and other financial reporting as required.\Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all regulations are complied with regarding purchases, financial transactions, ethical business conduct and reporting.
• Supervises the Accounting Staff to ensure the completion of all accounting functions in accordance with Federal Cost Accounting Standards and procedures.
• Briefs, trains, and coaches all department personnel as required to ensure they are up to date on new policies or procedures.
• Provides timesheet training for new employees and annual timesheet training for all site employees.
• Maintains familiarity with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, FAR, and Contract as well as keeping up to date with changes to each.
• Oversees the proper review and approval of all payroll and deduction related reports.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of a review process that ensures the accuracy of each paycheck after they are cut.
• Ensures the proper reconciliation, review, and timely correction of project general ledger accounts.
• Ensures the proper review and approval of all supporting schedules associated with journal entries prior to posting.
• Determines from Open Payables report what is to be paid and when. Authorizes all cash disbursements and check signatures.
• Ensures that disbursements of company funds are for valid services performed.
• Oversees the proper and timely completion of all contract invoices.
• Oversees the Creation of all Job Cost Codes and Job Cost Reports. Directs the Preparation of Financial Reports on the status of the Project (i.e. Labor Cost Report and Project Cost Analysis).
• Reviews and approves Purchase Orders, Invoices, check requests, fund transfers and Expense Reports cost codes.
• Reviews and approves all supporting schedules and associated journal entries prior to posting.
• Reviews all accounts receivable billing for the project. Provides support and analysis to the Project Manager for all disbursements and labor generated by this project.
• Prepares Financial Reports on the status of the Project (i.e., Income Statements, Budget Comparisons, Budget Analysis, Cash Analysis, Cash Forecast, Labor Cost Report, Project Cost Analysis).
• Controls signature plates and check signing book.
• Coordinates all financial audit activities with corporate officials or outside agencies as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Contracts Management, or another related field.
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible hands-on/demonstrated experience in project or business administration, accounting, or cost estimating may be substituted for formal education requirement. Experience must be current or within the last 2 years.
• Ten (10) years combined progressively responsible experience in accounting or base support services cost estimating. Four (4) years of which must include a management role leading, managing, and directing a multi-specialized team.
• Experience with common accounting principles and practices as well as cost and pricing analysis.
• Proven management skills needed to manage resources, schedules, and costs on a cost reimbursable and fixed price contract.
• Working knowledge with FAR, DFARS and federal Government and commercial procurement methods, and federal Government contract administration procedures, policies, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience/proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat with high proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
• Valid state Driver's License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.