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.