The Business Lead is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial studies and reports and act as a
strategic partner providing timely and concise reporting & recommendations to improve results and performance
to ensure successful contract & operational management and execution.
Applies knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and
developing financial statements and reports.
• Updates and reviews monthly account reconciliations.
• Ensure that the internal financial reporting requirements of the company are met.
• Ensure contract invoices are accurate and reconciled for monthly payment.
• Responsible for monthly close and adjusting journal entries.
• Point of contact for site and customer support for the financial management organization.
• Audits and prepares reports on the status of the contract and identifies areas for remediation.
• Review work prepared by others and provide constructive comments and/or suggestions to foster efficiencies and
improvements for the department.
• Conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting processes.
• Serves as a consultant to implement accounting functions during phase-in of a new contract.
• Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variances from budget.
• Prepares analyses of accounts receivables and administers the collection of past due receivables.
• Prepares monthly invoices and submit timely billing to the customers.
• Completes unbilled analysis for the project.
• Identifies opportunities of cost savings for Operations and be the business advisor.
• Works closely with Operations, support financial reporting for the client, and helps maintain financial health of the
project.
• Creates and maintains project codes used by Operations.
• Assist Business Manager in support of all sector level reporting, including creation of unbilled analysis and cash
management plans.
• Manage quick turnaround requests for senior management in a fast-paced work environment.
• Keeps good documentation of contracts and purchase orders.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) required.
• Preferred knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and Cost
Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software
applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and preferred knowledge in Costpoint, Essbase, Hyperion, Cognos, Project Accounting.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, work with little supervision, and work well under
pressure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout
the organization.
• Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation, analyze financial data, and generate reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in finance and accounting relational databases and Microsoft applications.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or demonstrated equivalent.
• Six (6) to Eight (8) years of previous accounting experience required.
• 1-2 years of team handling experience is preferred.
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds.
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents,
constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess
planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines
Compensation Details:
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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
04/15/2026 - 04/18/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
