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Director of Finance - Government Solutions IMS Health - Falls Church, VA


Director of Finance – Govt.Solutions
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Role Summary:

Responsible for leading and managing the finance and accounting group for IMS Government Solutions.   Provides financial management, government accounting knowledge and direction,  and business analysis including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.  Provides management for government accounting, accounts payable/receivable and bookkeeping.  Manages government invoicing and DCAA-FAR compliance.  Negotiates rates and business systems controls with outside government agencies,  Ensures that the recording, measurement and reporting of all financial transactions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal IMS corporate policies and procedures and government regulations.  Acts as a consultant on financial matters to Vice President and General Manager of IMS Government Solutions.   Ensures critical infrastructure and business process flows are established and completed. 
Responsibilities:
  • Develops business measurement metrics that support timely and actionable information flow for daily operational and long-term strategic planning purposes.
  • Develops project control metrics for program and financial control purposes.
  • Directs all aspects of planning and estimation processes related to annual budgeting, strategic plans, quarterly operating reviews and monthly forecasts.
  • Develops and implements pricing strategies, policies and analysis.
  • Responsible for government accounting standards, systems, policies and procedures compliant with DCAA audit protocols and FAR.
  • Directs accounting staff to ensure a high performing accounting group and oversees financial systems including Deltek and SAP.
  • Participates in business development process by providing business proposal elements and certifications necessary, as well as pricing.
  • Provides monthly financial and variance reporting to both internal IMS Government Solutions team and IMS Health corporate entity.
  • Ensures achievement of financial targets by monitoring spending along with providing insight and early warning.
  • Identifies and monitors areas of operational and internal control risk and/or opportunity.
  • Serve as IMS Government Solutions’ representative to corporate finance and business unit leadership.
Requirements:
  • Graduate degree in finance, accounting or financial management; or, CPA or other professional financial certification.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, government accounting and finance. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and focus. 
  • Proven record of results working with senior management and management of accounting functions and personnel.  
  • Requires strong project management skills and the ability to translate business issues into financial requirements. 
  • Experience with reviewing and analyzing new business initiatives and investments.    Demonstrated technical proficiency and expertise with financial application software (Deltek GSC Premiere and/or other Deltek products) is essential.
  • Requires a high level of integrity and self-confidence.
IMS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We cultivate a diverse corporate culture across the 100+ countries where we operate, celebrating and rewarding teamwork and inclusiveness. By embracing our differences, we create innovative solutions that are good for IMS, our clients, and the advancement of healthcare everywhere.


Desired Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated technical proficiency and expertise with financial application software (Deltek GSC Premiere and/or other Deltek products) is essential.

Company Description

IMS Health is a leading provider of information, services and technology for the healthcare industry around the world. The company draws on its global technology infrastructure and unique combination of in-depth, sophisticated analytics, on-shore and off-shore commercial services, and consulting platforms to help clients better understand the performance and value of medicines.

With a presence in 100+ countries and more than 55 years of industry experience, IMS serves leading decision makers in healthcare, including pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, providers, payers, government agencies, policymakers, researchers and the financial community.

IMS Health was founded in 1954 by Bill Frohlich and David Dubow. Ari Bousbib is IMS Health's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Bousbib came to the company in August 2010 from United Technologies Corporation.

IMS provides solutions in Healthcare Analytics and Services, Healthcare Measurement and Consulting.

Additional information is available at http://www.imshealth.com.