Business Manager

Job Summary:

The Business Manager serves as a key member of the Program Management Team. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Finance with dotted line reporting to the site Program Manager. Operating as a member of a highly collaborative, cross- functional team, the Business Manager oversees the financial execution of the program to ensure both project profitability and customer satisfaction.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Program Financial Management:

• Manage and report on program performance to ensure:

o Fulfillment of contractual obligations

o Adherence to cost, quality, schedule, and profit objectives

o Oversee all contract financial aspects through coordination with:

• Executive management

• Program management teams

• Functional area staff

• Conduct financial analysis and interpret program financial performance, providing recommendations to support contract execution.
• Responsible for Month-End Close activities
• Lead:

 Sales and profit forecasting

 Budgett planning

 Financial metrics analysis at the program level

 Financial Forecasting

• Develop comprehensive business financial plans for the program.

Cross Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Interact effectively with all levels of management, from first-line supervisors to senior executives.
• Establish clear lines of communication between Home Office and program business staff to:

• Articulate program and customer goals

• Track progress and performance toward objectives

• Coordinate with functional departments to:

• Establish and monitor metrics improving financial performance

• Ensure compliance with all company and program-specific policies and procedures

• Provide objective financial risk assessments to leadership.

Contract and Compliance Oversight

• Support

• Implementation and maintenance of contractual modifications

• Customer requests and inquiries

• Negotiation of contract changes

• Maintain job numbers and change order setups in JAMIS ERP in accordance with contract requirements
• Act as primary business liaison for:

• Customer interface

• Business review sessions with Home Office leadership and customers

• Support Program Manager to ensure appropriate business and administrative staffing levels are maintained.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Lead development of:

• Annual operating plans

• Financial forecasts

• Variance analysis

• Unbilled reporting

• Prepare:

• Financial, cost, and budget reports for month-end close requirements

• Ensure:

• Reimbursable travel costs remain recoverable and within project estimates

• Direct materials are competitively priced and procured per FAR and contract guidance

• Submit timely contract billings in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) per PWS requirements.
• Develop financial briefings and reports for Home Office leadership.
• Provide financial controls by:

• Monitoring funding levels

• Ensuring accurate and timely cost capture to correct charge numbers

Program Management Reviews & Compliance

• Participate in preparation and presentation of internal and external Program Management Reviews.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of:

• Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) applicable to contract

• Service Contract Act (SCA) provisions for union and non-union employees

Additional Duties

• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested in support of program and company objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in:

• Department of Defense (DoD) and Government service contracts/sub-contracts

• Proficiency in:

• Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)

• Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Experience with:

• ERP Systems (JAMIS Prime ERP preferred)

• Contract management, procurement, cost accounting, financial management

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities with experience in:

• Contract Management

• Human Resources coordination

• Computer systems and business process support

• Purchasing and accounting functions

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension).
• Ability to travel as required
• Obtain and maintain any required security clearance and/or base access per contract requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed in a professional environment with frequent interaction across functional and management levels
• Travel to various company sites, customer facilities, and government facilities may be required
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods, use computers and standard office equipment.
• May occasionally be exposed to aircraft maintenance and hangar environments while performing site visits or audits.
• Must be capable of meeting physical and medical requirements to obtain base or facility access if required by the contract.

M1 Support Services, headquartered in Denton, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.

M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.