Job Description
Join us in Enterprise Shared Services! Finance Shared Services (FSS) provides business support activities to the business units. Areas of service include: administration and processing of Travel and Expense, and Accounts Payable; reporting and management of Time Entry; processing and management of Payroll; Application of Customer Receipts; management of customer support for related services; training Finance partners on policies and procedures; and providing data and information for analysis.
This position reports into the VP of Finance Shared Services. The position will be responsible for managing compliance, audit, and regulatory requests for FSS, leveraging functional areas to support such requests as needed. The financial controls, similar to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), require testing, reporting results, identifying deficiencies and tracking corrective adjustments to completion. This position manages and provides guidance to a small team in the subject area will also be part of the position.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Risk and Compliance Monitoring: Conducts reviews, tracks compliance with, and reports on financial controls framework and control owner self-assessments. This includes re-evaluating process, risks, and strength of controls and risk profile.
2. Audit Support: Provides audit support for DCAA audits of both Shared Services and various enterprise wide audits, Deloitte financial audits, BAE Systems Internal Audits; and various other regulatory audits. Responsible for incoming audit and compliance requests, ensuring coordination is maintained between the shared service functional areas and compliance individuals or auditors. Maintains relationships with local DCAA office, as needed. Follows up on audit findings and closing issues with corrective action plans, remediation, and resolution.
3. Coordinates and prepares Operational Assurance Statements (OAS) responses for Shared Services, reported to corporate headquarters.
4. Supports Cost Allocation methodology for the Shared Services Resource Center based on disclosure statements.
5. Continuous Improvement: Initiates and supports continuous improvement projects throughout the shared services organization
6. Manages small staff including performance management responsibilities.
7. Establishes a cooperative, team-oriented environment with a strong sense of accountability and customer service orientation. Motivates and develops employees to foster a collaborative, customer service culture.
8. Performs other related duties, as required.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business ManagementMinimum of 10 years of Risk, Audit & Compliance professional experience including direct audit backgroundMust be able to work Hybrid reporting to NC Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls
Experience with Microsoft Office required
Strong attention to detail and proficient using large databases and turning data into information
Able to communicate complicated information in a format meaningful to the audience
Able to anticipate problems and respond accordingly
Strong organization and follow-through skills
Strong customer service skillsPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 12-15 years experience preferred
• CPA or MS in finance, accounting or business related field
• Experience with Oracle Financials, Deltek CostPoint, PeopleSoft, and Concur
• Strong entrepreneurial skills and ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience performing accounting services as a defense/government contractor in a governmentally regulated and compliant organization
• Understanding of Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contractor Management Agency (DCMA) practices including CAS, FAR and DOD procurement regulation issues
• Experience in a finance shared service environment preferred

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112800 - $191800
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.