REPORTS TO: Director, Finance & US Government Compliance
SUPERVISES: N/A
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the development of all Finance procedure manuals
Writes, rewrites and edits documents
Conducts review and approval meetings
Acquires subject matter knowledge by interviewing and observing task specific Finance personnel
Responsible for ensuring all updates and changes to Finance manuals are processed, documented and communicated to the Finance team
Responsible for the development of all Finance policies
Ensures annual review of policies and procedures occurs
Maintains all electronic and paper files as it relates to Finance policies and procedures
Ability to work with other departments as need arises for development of additional policies and procedures
Oversee as-needed test/reviews of policies and procedures and report on effectiveness and suggested improvements
Track recommended policy and procedure updates to completion and perform follow-up testing for effectiveness
Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization
Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of Accounting / Finance experience with proven written communication skills; government contracting experience preferred
2-4 years experience as a technical writer with emphasis on policies and procedures preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience interfacing with others to gather information needed to accurately gather necessary data
Experience with Microsoft applications and flowcharting software is required and proficiency demonstrated
General knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS and Disclosure Statements preferred
Understanding of audit environment in which Finance department operates
TOOLS: NA
DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
DISCRETION EXERCISED: Ability to work independent and exercise sound judgment
LIAISES WITH: Finance department team
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of Accounting or Finance experience
- Proven written communication skills
- 2-4 years of technical writing experience emphasizing policies and procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience gathering information and data from other personnel
- Experience with Microsoft applications and flowcharting software
- General knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Disclosure Statements
- Understanding of the Finance department audit environment
- Proof of US Person Status
- Willingness to submit to a drug screen and background check
What We Do
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America







