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Peraton · 1 week ago

Finance Director- FP&A

Peraton is seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director to lead all financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the FAA program in the National Aerospace Sector. This position plays a critical role in supporting senior leadership, program managers, and corporate finance teams by delivering accurate financial insights and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities for a multi-year Cost-Plus government contract
Develop financial models, variance analysis, and reporting to support program performance and executive decision-making
Advise senior leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives
Oversee program cost structure including labor, indirect rates, materials, and subcontractor spend
Manage cost pools, allocations, and rate development consistent with AMS and CAS requirements
Monitor program profitability, revenue recognition, and cost performance
Ensure all financial practices comply with federal regulations, internal controls, and audit readiness
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including Estimates at Completion (EACs), burn-rate analysis, and budget-to-actual comparisons
Support audits, government reporting requirements, and financial submissions
Partner with Program Managers to support Integrated Program Management (IPM) and contract reporting requirements
Coordinate with Accounting and Contracts teams on funding, contract modifications, billing, and procurement
Present financial insights and program performance updates to executive leadership and stakeholders

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisGovernment ContractingFinancial ModelingCost AccountingAnalytical SkillsFinancial Systems ProficiencyLeadership ExperienceAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
16 years of progressive FP&A or financial management experience
Strong background in government contracting
Expertise in FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government program cost structures
Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience presenting to senior leadership
Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, Hyperion, or similar tools)

Preferred

Experience supporting large federal agencies or multi-year federal contracts
Hands-on experience with Costpoint or similar ERP platforms
Prior leadership experience managing a small team or cross-functional financial processes
Strong understanding of program management methodologies and government acquisition lifecycle

Benefits

Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus

Company

Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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