Finance Manager

Amentum is seeking a Finance Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the financial operations and ensure adherence to financial requirements for government contracts. The Finance Manager will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial information and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and budgets. This role is crucial in supporting the organization's financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles to track and analyze financial data and prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for customers.

• Monitor financial adherence to customer requirements and budgets.

• Develop and maintain a Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) database for all contract purchases.

• Reconcile and approve vendor invoices for payment.

• Analyze financial information to forecast option year budgets.

• Review cash requirements and prepare for future procurement.

• Administer Level of Effort (LOE) and cost-type contracts.

• Utilize Excel and Access Database proficiently to perform accounting procedures.

• Maintain security clearance requirements as needed.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Education Requirement:

  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with government contracts.

  Candidates without a Bachelor’s Degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis with the following qualifications:

  High school, vocational school, or trade school diploma or equivalent.

  A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in financial management-related positions of responsibility and complexity similar to the scope of this role.

  At least six (6) years of experience in the field of accounting. The years of experience in management and accounting can be concurrent.

• Skills and Abilities:

  Proficiency in Excel and Access Database.

  Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and government contract management.

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  Ability to prepare comprehensive financial reports and forecasts.

  Experience in monitoring and maintaining compliance with financial regulations and budgets.

  Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• The position is primarily office-based with occasional travel to customer sites, as required.

• The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, use of computers, and engagement in routine office tasks.

• Mental demands include the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines.

• The work involves a high level of collaboration and communication with team members and external stakeholders.

• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
  
  Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
  
  Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

$185,000

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:

05/07/2026 - Until Filled

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.

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