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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 month ago

Advanced Program Finance Specialist

Quincy, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $104K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions and services for defense and scientific missions. The Advanced Program Finance Specialist will prepare financial analyses, review and approve purchase requisitions, and ensure compliance with accounting principles while engaging with senior program management to address financial performance and risks.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysis and special projects as assigned

Review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly

Analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risks and funding issues

Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues

Manage financials of programs with varying complexity

Engage directly with senior level program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks

Analyze and present financial status of assigned program(s), including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and projections to program management during formal monthly review process

Present financial status of programs to customers at significant customer program reviews

Manage and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of billing and collection of cash

Collaborate with program management team to manage financial aspects of program, optimizing program cash flow and profitability

Perform month end close activities for assigned programs/business

Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements

Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates

Complete and prepare booking rates in a timely and accurate manner

Participate in audit preparations and reviews with auditors as needed

Manage financial performance on inter-company sales agreements and ensure that inter-company transactions comply with agreements

Qualification

AccountingFinanceGovernment contractingCPACMA certificationGeneral Ledger AccountingCost Accounting StandardsASC 606 Revenue RecognitionTime managementCreative thinkingTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

In-depth knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions

Knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics policies and procedures, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606

Outstanding time-management in order to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits

Flexible work environment

Contributions are recognized and rewarded

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees