Accounting Operations Manager

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its three subsidiaries (Tampa Microwave, Advanced Acoustic Concepts, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Program
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We currently have an opening for a Accounting Operations Manager in our Clarksburg, MD Headquarters, to support the Controller and Assistant Controller in accounting operations for a multi-business line, international, shared services environment. This position reports to the Controller.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.'s Accounting Operations Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Payroll, and Travel
• Manage the administration and accounting for the for P-Card and Travel Programs
• Hands on operation of G/L and associated processes
• G/L account analysis
• Preparation/Review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Perform month end and year-end financial close activities
• May support monthly actual versus budget analysis
• Assist in the compilation of financial information for the annual tax provision and tax packages
• May support the budgeting and forecasting process
• Year end audit support
• Assists with the implementation, maintenance and review of internal controls and corporate policies and procedures
• Support other requirements as necessary

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• BS in Accounting.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• ERP Financial System experience (G/L, A/P, AR) required. SAP S/4 Hana preferred.
• MS Office applications required.
• Experience in the government contracting industry preferred (Manufacturing and Services).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required - Fluent in English
• Proven ability and desire to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong individual contributor, self-starter, as well as a team leader. This is a "hands on" position.
• Ability to effectively manage employees in a shared services environment.
• Experience in defense-related electronic manufacturing and familiarity with Department of Defense (DOD) contracts or compliance preferred.
• Experience supporting accounting or operations across multiple manufacturing locations preferred.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and providing for employee discipline when required; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Active mentoring and development of staff is critical element of the supervisory responsibilities.

The annualized pay range for this role is $115,542.00 - $147,637.00 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 10%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

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