Sr Director, Accounting

What you’ll do

Business Partnership and Stakeholder Collaboration: 

• Provide sound advice and drive the strategic direction, overseeing finance and accounting operations to ensure alignment with overall enterprise goals, as allowed by the Affiliated Operations Plan.
• Successfully partner with business unit leadership and advise on all finance and accounting related matters on business transactions and accounting/regulatory standards, including but not limited to software capitalization and impairment reviews and cost accounting standard matters.
• Lead discussions and provide specific recommendations to senior management on accounting, finance, cost accounting and government contracting regulatory (as defined in the section below) matters.

Government Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other relevant regulations.
• Manage indirect rate structures (e.g., G&A, Fringe, Overhead), including negotiation and compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and other regulatory bodies.
• Lead the response to audits, including DCAA, incurred cost submissions, and government contract closeouts.

External Audits and Compliance:

• Interface with external auditors regarding the application of generally accepted accounting principles on certain transactions and matters.
• Lead and oversee compliance activities and audits, as needed (e.g., DCAA audits or review, proposal pre award audits, etc.), and communicate potential exposures to leadership.

Accounting and Financial Operations:

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure timely preparation and accuracy of financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements).
• Monitor and manage working capital, liquidity, and cash flow.
• Intercompany and Acquisitions:
  • Support intercompany arrangements, where required, in partnership with the Blue Yonder accounting and finance personnel, as applicable.
  • Support finance integrations of new acquisitions; responsibilities include alignment to Blue Yonder’s finance policies and procedures as applicable, liaising with acquisition and Blue Yonder’s finance team, and coordination with M&A Integration Lead.
  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc management reporting, including variance analysis, technical position memos, executive presentations, etc., ensuring appropriate documentation of accounting positions is in place and advising senior management on complex transactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical and regulatory matters.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role (Director, Controller, or equivalent).
• Prior experience in a government contracting environment is required.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA compliance.
• Experience managing indirect rate models and leading government audits
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fact-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on results and growth.

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The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

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