Director of Accounting

Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance View this video View our Career Video Length: 2:39 min BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $31.4 billion in 2007. BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, a defense service provide exceeding $1B in annual revenue, has an immediate opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic and experienced financial accounting professional to lead our accounting organization. The Director of Accounting position reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for all accounting related operations as well as participating in or leading cross-functional integrated project teams to achieve organizational objectives. Required:- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field- Fifteen years of progressive, related experience of which 5 years were in a financial controller position with a government contractor providing services to the US Government - Experience operating Deltek Costpoint financial systems - Experience managing departments with over thirty employees - Experience managing significant operating budgets- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of International Accounting Standards - Demonstrated experience and knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards Preferred:- Master's Degree in Accounting or related field- Fifteen years of progressive, related experience, ten of which were in a financial controller role with a government contractor providing services to the US Government - 5 or more years experience operating Deltek Costpoint financial systems People are the greatest asset in any Company ...BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.Join us ... To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Learn about BAE Systems  |  View all BAE Systems opportunities  |