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QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal) · 22 hours ago

Program Controller

Lorton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

QinetiQ US is a world-class team delivering next generation technology in robotic and autonomous platforms. They are seeking an experienced Program Finance Controller to support financial management and control for complex government contracts, leading program financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial liaison between program managers, corporate finance, and clients on assigned programs

Develop and maintain detailed program budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses

Prepare and present monthly financial reports (including EACs, ETCs, and cash flow) to internal and external stakeholders

Support project start-up, execution, and close-out activities, including project setup in ERP system

Track funding, burn rates, and contract ceilings; proactively notify stakeholders of risks or funding shortfalls

Ensure compliance with contract terms, cost accounting standards (CAS), and internal policies

Leading analysis on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk reporting and analysis

Develop and provide monthly financial reports to program managers

Partnering with program managers and division leads to assist them in running their programs proactively by providing oversight on financial tracking

Monitor subcontractor and vendor invoicing, accruals, and funding flows

Support audits and data calls from DCAA, DCMA, or internal reviewers

Proactively analyze data to answer key questions from stakeholders with an eye for what drives business performance, investigating and communicating areas for improvement in efficiency and productivity

Consistently meets all required deadlines (contract modifications, project setup changes, accruals, at risk approvals)

Guide and mentor junior program finance staff, if applicable

Qualification

Government contract accountingFinancial analysisEarned value managementERP systemsFAR/DFARS complianceProject finance certificationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

7–10+ years of relevant experience in program control, financial analysis, or project accounting in a government contracting environment

Deep understanding of federal contracting (FAR, DFARS), cost-plus and fixed-price contracts, and indirect cost allocation

Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, SAP) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)

Demonstrated experience with EVM principles and tools

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred

IBM TM1, Hyperion or other similar budgeting and forecasting tool

PMP or similar project finance certification

Company

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal)

For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets.

Founded in 2018

Mclean, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees