Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title

This position reports to the Assistant Controller and does not supervise any personnel.

Authorities / Responsibilities

• Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Responsible for preparation and compilation of monthly and year-end financial reporting support schedules for all Austal USA entities.
• Performs analysis of data to discover useful information, suggest conclusions and support decision making.
• Prepares financial schedules for submission to Corporate, AUSA management as well as external audit/review agencies.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for Austal USA and any of its subsidiaries.
• Monitors overhead rates to include, actual rates, bid rates and billing rates.
• Liaisons with all Finance management to ensure accurate reporting and timely correction of all outstanding discrepancies.
• Prepares annual Incurred Cost Submission for submittal to SUPSHIP/DCAA.
• Coordinates and liaisons with external and internal auditors/reviewers to ensure compliance with proper reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Supports audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) which includes data compilation, analysis of financial trends, and reconciliation of data to supporting documentation.
• Prepares support schedules for annual budgeting and forecasting process for Austal USA entities.
• Performs monthly GL account reconciliations and analyzes discrepancies.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies in account balances.
• Reviews and monitors lease/rental agreements to ensure compliance with IFRS guidelines.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by Finance Management.
• Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility.
• Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting, required.
• Advance degree, such as a MSA, MBA, CPA, a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of computer and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and CAS.
• Experience with government and accounting standard compliance, preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail, organization skills a must.
• Flexible and has the capability to deliver results in a fast paced, and high volume environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system a plus.
• Ability to go in the shipyard, including off-site warehouse(s) and Austal's West Campus, and conduct interviews. This includes physically climbing stairs and moving safely through constructions areas on and off vessels.

Direction and discretion exercised relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks.

Liaises with personnel from all departments to include management, external auditors, DCAA auditors.

Additional guidelines include the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if necessary, and candidates must meet employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA.

Work environment characteristics include exposure to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.

Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions.