Accounting Supervisor

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BWX Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking an Accounting Manager, Southern Sites for its Lynchburg, VA, Erwin, TN, or Jonesborough TN location!

The Accounting Supervisor will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing accounting operations across three sites, NOG-L, NFS, and NOG-J, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. This position requires a strategic and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in accounting principles and proven leadership capabilities. The supervisor will guide a team of accountants in daily activities, oversee the preparation of financial statements, and manage month-end and year-end closing processes. This role also involves evaluating and enhancing accounting processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and supporting budget preparation and forecasting. The role directly manages four team members and is responsible for overseeing daily activities, providing direction, support, and professional development opportunities. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Supervises and leads the accounting team across three locations, providing guidance and support in daily accounting activities.
• Manages the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses to provide insight into each site's financial performance.
• Oversees the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitor adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements within the accounting processes.
• Evaluates accounting processes and systems, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with internal and external auditors during financial audits to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
• Provides training and development opportunities for the accounting team to promote growth and enhance skills.
• Analyzes budget variances and assists in budget preparation and forecasting as needed.
• Maintains relationships with external stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to different company sites and external conferences or training sessions.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with multi-site accounting operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their implementation.
• Experience in SAP and OneStream a plus.
• Proven track record of process improvement initiatives in an accounting environment.

Pay: $76,000 - $116,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 and $116,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].