Manager, Collections and Cash App DFAS

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Collections & Cash Application Manager – DFAS provides end-to-end leadership of post-billing Accounts Receivable (AR) activities for U.S. Government/DFAS customers, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant posting of receivables and reconciliation of the AR subledger to the general ledger in alignment with enterprise financial standards. The role defines and executes the operational strategy for DFAS collections and cash application, overseeing queue management, exception resolution, unapplied and misapplied cash handling, and reconciliation activities across SAP S/4, MOCAS, WAWF, and Cognitus platforms. Applying deep knowledge of DFAS interfaces, government billing/payment protocols, and supporting documentation requirements, the Manager safeguards entitlement accuracy, documentation integrity, and compliance with enterprise, contractual, and regulatory standards. The role proactively identifies systemic delays, discrepancies, and AR system issues that may impact government collections timelines, cash posting accuracy, cash flow timing, or audit readiness, escalating material risks and enhancement needs to senior leadership. Leveraging enterprise analytics and defined Order to Cash (OTC) performance metrics, the Manager monitors receivable health, payment/acceptance trends, service levels, and policy adherence to inform targeted process improvements and capacity planning decisions. The Manager partners with Invoice & Billing, Contract Close-Out, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Accounting, and Business Areas (BA) to ensure consistent, policy-compliant execution and seamless upstream and downstream integration across DFAS-governed processes. In alignment with OTC strategy and broader GFS objectives, the Manager supports organizational transition and technology adoption initiatives that strengthen operational resilience within a rigorous government compliance and audit environment. In addition, the Manager leads and develops Associate Managers, Supervisors, and staff, fostering accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, compliance integrity, and overall AR performance within the government portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Strong analytical, problem solving, accounting (US GAAP), and financial analysis skills
Proven leadership experience (including demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors); ability to motivate, energize, and build high performing teams in fast paced, high pressure environments
Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at delivering executive level presentations and status updates to senior leadership across the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet business objectives, and navigate dependencies on external resources.
Track record of rapidly identifying, designing, and implementing new strategies, tools, and improvement initiatives and openness to embracing change.
Direct involvement in large scale financial system migrations
Advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; capable of building sophisticated financial models and executive presentations.
Skilled at working across organizational and functional boundaries to achieve results.
Success in dynamic, fast paced team environments; skilled at coordinating team efforts and handling multiple priorities.
US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with SAP (including SAP), Audit Board, and other enterprise systems.
Strong understanding DCAA, DCMA, SOX, of IRS regulations, and Government contract types.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR (DFARS).
Proven self starter and quick learner with ability to master new systems and processes.
Strong interpersonal and team building abilities; capable of motivating and energizing team members to deliver quality results.
Thorough knowledge of DFAS processes and billing requirements