Financial Auditor - Audit and Compliance

Finance Compliance Manager

Reports To: Finance Compliance Manager

Leads the support efforts of the annual and interim financial audits by external audit firm

Leads the supports efforts of any audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) which includes the conducting of interviews of shipyard personnel

Supports any compliance review/audit by internal or external resources

Ensures compliance with established internal controls and procedures by examining records/practices and documenting findings

Prepares quarterly review reports for presentation to Management and the Audit Committee

Conducts internal reviews of high risk areas utilizing established audit plans

Accumulates data requests from agencies and ensures proper data logs are maintained to ensure timely and accurate responses

Liaisons with external tax accountants to coordinate requests for data to support tax filings and credits

Writes and maintains written policies and procedures for area of responsibility as well as other areas of the Finance Department

Ensures proper set-up of suppliers in compliance with established policies and procedures

Assists with the facilitation of training efforts for Finance Department personnel

Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures

BS/BA Accounting with 5-7 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or public accounting

Three (3) – five (5) years manufacturing experience or corporate accounting experience

Proven level of research and analysis skills

Proficient knowledge of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to go in the shipyard, including off-site warehouse(s) and Austal's West Campus, and conduct interviews. Ability to work a flexible schedule

Liaises With: Personnel across all departments – including management, external auditors, government auditors, SUPSHIP personnel.

18 years or older at time of application

  • Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
  • Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

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