Senior Director of Finance & Government Accounting

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$206-206k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, the Senior Director of Financial & Government Accounting for Blue Origin will lead Contractor Business Systems, Government Compliance matters, and Rate Submissions. Our leader will ensure underlying control structures along with the required Financial Policies, Procedures, and Controls are operating optimally and efficiently. This role will report to the Vice President, Controller for Blue Origin. The Role has direct reports of Government Compliance, Rates, and Internal Audit focus areas. Additionally, you will partner with the Blue Origin Business Unit Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Risk groups to build out processes cross-functionally for the organization.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Availability to work on site from our Kent, WA location is required. Relocation provided.

Responsibilities

The initial focus area will be Contractor Business Systems Compliance and implementation of current closure plans
Oversight and Ownership of Forward Pricing Rates, Incurred Cost Submissions, and Subsequent negotiations with the Administrative Contracting Office (ACO)
Develop expert-level knowledge of the business models to improve advisory opportunities and department value-add
Identify, test, and develop required policies, procedures, and training to address gaps across Finance
Maintain and support a high-performance environment with an operational execution focus
Partner to develop, maintain, and execute the Internal Audit Capability across GAAP reporting, Financial Controls, Environmental and sustainability governance plans
Engagement of Test Plans for key controls with the Controller, CEO, CFO, and SVPs to ensure coordination and collaboration on the requirements, expectations, and remedies are completed in operation
Develop and foster constructive professional relationships with executive and business management by partnering on test plans to ensure controls and preprocesses operate in a lean and effective manner
Develop and follow up on remediation plans to ensure no repeat findings and corrective actions are effective

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
15+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
5+ years of experience in Regulated Control or Audit, to include leadership roles
People leadership experience.
Expert level understanding of government business systems (Estimating, Accounting, Purchasing, MMAS, and Government Property) and proven success crafting/maintaining approved government business systems
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications

Enterprise or business unit-level financial leadership experience in a matrixed environment
Prior experience as Controller and or P&L leadership
CPA / CMA
A mix of public, private, and start-up environment experience
Advanced expertise in audit at the enterprise or large business unit level
Deep understanding of Manufacturing Accounting and MRP-related processes

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$206,461.50—$302,810.20 USD

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

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