Project Manager – Finance

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

SUMMARY: Our team is looking for an energetic Manager of Process Excellence with demonstrated experience in business process development, improvement, and oversight. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about customer service and excels at problem solving. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster collaborative partnerships with business lines, management, and IT to identify, track, and prioritize pain points and improvement opportunities across various functional areas
• Utilize strong business acumen skills and organizational knowledge to optimize business processes through: documentation of current processes, analyzing problem areas, designing and testing intended solutions, developing an implementation plan with Technical Leads, and measuring the results post implementation
• Develop and execute communication and training plans to support successful implementation of changes
• Serve as liaison and functional expert to assist business areas working to solve complex problems and recommend best-practice solutions to gain efficiencies and improve productivity
• Assess and manage risks associated with current processes and change initiatives while effectively communicating impacts to management and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Costpoint Administration Team to prioritize ERP minor improvements, system upgrades, and system enhancements to improve functionality and ERP reporting capabilities
• Develop agenda and focus of Costpoint Change Management Committee by providing updates on key change initiatives, propose prioritization of pending changes, and status implementation of previously approved changes
• Support data-driven decisions by gathering requirements and assisting in development of reporting tools used by our FP&A and Accounting Teams
• Ensure Compliance to policies, procedures, and other corporate guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field required
• 4+ years of professional accounting or financial related experience
• Prior experience with process ownership or leading cross-functional improvement initiatives required
• Knowledge of GAAP and DCAA Compliance preferred, but not required
• Costpoint or other ERP/Accounting systems experience

Essential Functions

Work Environment: Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Excellent communication skill, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources
• Teamwork – Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.