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Peraton · 1 day ago

Business Unit Finance Director

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$146K/yr - $234K/yr

16+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Program Finance Director to act as a strategic financial partner to business and program leaders, overseeing financial operations, compliance, and process initiatives while ensuring adherence to government contracting standards.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial advisor and business partner to program manager, influencing decisions that drive execution, profitability, and growth

Lead weekly, monthly, and long-term program control processes

Provide authoritative financial consultation to senior managers, VPs, and SVPs across the program

Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, indirect rates, and operational metrics

Ensure accurate, timely reporting and financial insights that support strategic initiatives and decision-making

Employ a deep understanding of government pricing, cost structures, and supply chain integration to support competitive and compliant proposals

Communicate and enforce adherence to GAAP, AMS, CAS, and internal financial policies

Oversee key financial controls to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements

Manage relationships with external vendors, including auditors and other oversight entities

Lead a finance function comprising managers and individual contributors, setting priorities, allocating resources, and driving performance

Support staff development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives

Develop and implement finance initiatives, policies, and processes that drive operational efficiency and financial accuracy

Lead improvement efforts through program startup that enhance financial planning, reporting, cost control, and compliance across the organization

Ensure that finance strategies are integrated with broader corporate and business unit objectives

Partner with Program Management, Contracts, Supply Chain, HR, and other teams to strengthen alignment and execution of financial strategies

Drive communication and coordination of business-wide financial programs and cross-functional initiatives

Qualification

Government contractingFinancial analysisLeadership skillsCPAMBAFinancial modelingBudgetingGAAP complianceCommunication skillsProject managementNegotiation skills