Job Title: Compliance Manager

Join a leading organization in the development of reliable remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. As a Compliance Manager, you will be part of the Risk & Control Assurance department, leading a team to support the sustainability of the organization’s DFARS Business Systems. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with DFARS standards, including cost accounting, financial reporting, and cybersecurity, while fostering a risk and control mindset throughout the organization.

• Manage a team to plan, coordinate, and execute DFARS Business Systems monitoring activities.
• Monitor changes to DFARS regulations and implement necessary updates to processes and procedures.
• Proactively identify areas of risk or potential compliance issues and recommend strategies or solutions.
• Perform annual risk assessments, monitoring activities, and resource planning for the department.
• Act as an audit liaison to DCAA by coordinating audit processes and preparing draft responses.
• Collaborate with Business System owners to identify root causes and define corrective action plans.
• Support senior leadership and Business System owners in process improvement initiatives or special projects.
• Coach, mentor, and support team development, providing on-the-job training and encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Participate in department recruiting efforts, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, and performance reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline with eleven or more years of experience in finance/accounting.
• Experience in a commercial or government contractor environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories, and concepts.
• Proficiency in leading audits and preparing for government reviews.
• Ability to research and interpret regulatory compliance matters, including FAR and DFARS.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• MBA in accounting or finance, CPA or CMA certification, and/or major accounting firm experience is highly desirable.
• Expertise in finance/accounting management areas and the ability to resolve complex management and finance/accounting problems.
• Self-initiated work ability and capability to work effectively in a team environment.

The role involves a blend of 30% audit, 50% process improvement, and 20% internal controls. The position is process-oriented and requires collaboration with stakeholders on projects to identify improvement areas and make recommendations. The work environment is dynamic, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, California.