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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 3 days ago

Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $135K/yr

6+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in high technology solutions for defense and intelligence services. They are seeking a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist to ensure accurate financial management of contracts, maintain records, and support proposal activities while collaborating with program management.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate charges to contracts/programs based on contractual terms and conditions

Maintain accurate records of expenditures, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding

Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates and preparing booking rates

Incorporate contractual changes into control systems to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines

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

Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews compliance

Provide support for proposal activity, including modeling potential financial results and developing proposal estimate rationale

Set up cost control systems, monitor, and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems

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

Perform month-end close activities for assigned programs/business

Analyze and present financial status of assigned programs, including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and projections to program management

Manage and monitor accounts receivable and cash contributions, ensuring timely preparation of billing and collection of cash

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

Analyze financial performance to identify and report on risk and funding issues

Perform financial planning functions, including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance measurement, audit support, and ad hoc analysis

Qualification

Government contracting experienceCertified Public AccountantGeneral Ledger AccountingASC 606 Revenue RecognitionERP systems proficiencyFinancial analysisEffective communicationPresentation skillsTime managementInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

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

Highly proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position

Advanced analytical capabilities to quickly assess new information and provide highly complex financial analysis for senior management

Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions

Demonstrated effective and clear communication and presentation skills

Highly proficient knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies - Hyperion, Essbase, Oracle, Etc

Demonstrated courage to confront reality, challenge opposing positions and influence others

Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships

Highly proficient 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

Ability to allocate time effectively/efficiently to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders

Commitment to produce accurate and timely work products

Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction

Preferred

Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred

Benefits

401k matching

Flex time off

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Employee resource and social groups

And more

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