Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Senior Business Operations Manager PAE Senior Business Operations Manager PAE is seeking a talented, organized and dependable Senior Business Operations Manager to manage and direct the financial performance for a portfolio of contracts in the International Logistics and Stabilization (ILS) Business Operations organization. The successful candidate will lead a team of business finance, planning, and accounting staff, ensuring contractual compliance, cost management, budget development and analyses, financial estimating, and proposal support. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations s/he will have primary management responsibility for a team of business operations and finance personnel, the annual budgeting process, tax planning and control, cash and currency management, financial analysis, management and financial reporting, and departmental process improvements. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, communicate effectively, and enjoy the fast pace of building upon an established but rapidly growing organization. The position requires a strong record of excellent administrative and communication skills, superior writing ability, attention to detail, and a proven aptitude for finance and accounting. Key responsibilities will include: Partnering with Program Operations and Business Area leadership to develop and execute long term growth strategy for the very large and complex international efforts. Owning finance functions of Estimates at Complete (EACs), revenue recognition, budgeting/reporting, forecasting, managing indirect rates, modification proposal pricing, long range planning. Supporting and responding to Program, Customer, and Corporate requirements through creative and innovative resource planning solutions to ensure that corporate, customer and program deliverables are being met in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure clear, prepared and effective communications to Program/Corporate Leadership. Appropriately communicate and engage PAE Leadership and management and in Key Business Operations issues. Identify areas of improvement in financial accounting applications and operational procedures and effectively communicate these value-added solutions both orally and in writing to senior department personnel. Complete or delegate actions to execute process improvements. Oversee implementation and compliance with corporate controls and support internal and external financial audits. Have overall responsibility for the Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Internal and External Financial Statements. Review financial statements, propose adjustments, and suggest solutions to ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are fairly stated and delivered to Management in a timely manner. Act as main interface with external and internal auditors related to the Financial Statements. Qualifications 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership and management roles with the most recent position managing a major finance function. Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Taxation from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of effective management experience in a leadership capacity with multiple direct reports; 5+ years of experience working with US Government contracts, grants and/or cooperative agreements. Experience in leading and managing accountants, financial analysts, and administrative personnel; Collaborative approach to advancing systems and processes, including the ability to balance innovation and openness to new ideas. Ability to collect, analyze and synthesize financial and operating data and report meaningful information; Knowledge of strategic planning principles, resource allocation, and service delivery methods. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities, schedules and budgets. Possess cross-cultural sensitivity and international perspective. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PAE is a drug-free workplace. PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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