Cost Accounting Manager

A Talascend client in Los Alamos, NM has a need for a Cost Accounting Business Manager.

The Cost Accounting Manager position is a hands‑on business manager and subject‑matter expert who can provide financial operations support, reporting, and analysis related to internal indirect cost allocation, rate development and performance, compliance with applicable regulations and audit support. The Cost Accounting Manager interacts closely with the other managers and analysts within the Business Services Directorate. This position has frequent interactions with government personnel in the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Management and Budget Operations Office.

In addition, the Cost Accounting Manager provides management, mentoring and training to a team consisting of professional business analysts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely‑related field from an accredited institution;
  Master’s Degree preferred
• 8+ years related experience; DOE or highly regulated industry experience, a plus
• Professional certification, e.g. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant, strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of federal appropriations law, Cost Accounting Standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Experience with Oracle Financials, or similar enterprise‑wide financial system
• Extensive hands‑on working knowledge of financial and cost accounting principles, including financial planning and analysis, budget and rate formulation and execution, and general business operations.
• Extensive experience preparing and monitoring financial data and presenting alternatives/recommendations to stakeholders.
• Extensive experience identifying areas for improvement, including improving internal controls and business process efficiencies.
• Demonstrated strategic perspective, excellent professional judgement and technical acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and interpret complex financial analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to produce impactful technical writing and presentations to support policy development, process changes, impact analyses, and financial planning and actual results.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in management and supervision of employees in a large and dynamic organization, including performance management, employee development and succession planning.
• In‑depth experience working in a complex organization with diverse operations, combined with a demonstrated record of effective teamwork and leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a variety of constituents.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently establish personal and team priorities, manage projects, and execute complex business and financial assignments.
• Excellent ability to perform tasks and projects within established time frames and to deliver excellent, well‑vetted work products.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.