Business Finance Manager

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S)

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field
  • 10 years of relevant work experience in program finance roles (preferably supporting government contracts) or Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Previous program control experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for report creation
  • Experience leading or supporting EVMS deliverables
  • Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), GAAP, and FAR/DFARS standards
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be a U.S. citizen due to security clearance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight for program financials including budgets, funding, and revenue recognition
  • Support pricing activities for Requests for Proposal and Engineering Change Proposals
  • Manage finance-related deliverables in collaboration with supply chain and program management
  • Develop program-specific standards for planning, scheduling, and financial controls
  • Lead the periodic Estimate at Complete and baseline processes
  • Prepare and present Earned Value financial data for reviews
  • Interpret monthly variance analysis and manage billing processes
  • Perform proactive financial analysis to identify risks and recommend alternatives
  • Mentor finance team members and support additional ad hoc tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity for travel (25% within the US)
  • Engagement in stimulating projects that support national defense
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
  • Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
Description

This role will include activities supporting capture and execution of contracts for the Iron Dome AUR production as well as subcontracts in support of general operation of the business.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing various financial functions to support business execution, ensuring financial data integrity and adherence to the Company's policies and procedures. The role involves overseeing program finance, scheduling, pricing, and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, ensuring compliance and effective execution throughout the program lifecycle. This role reports to the CFO.

What You Will Do
  • Primary responsibilities include providing oversight and direction for program financials including budgets, funding, revenue recognition, project accounting, invoicing, and cash collection in partnership with the Program Manager.
  • Support pricing activities related to Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
  • Manage all finance-related deliverables for the successful execution of the contract, including corroboration with supply chain and programs to align on cash flows, milestones and execution schedules.
  • Manage the development of program-specific standards and process instructions for planning, scheduling, and financial controls.
  • Lead the periodic EAC (Estimate at Complete) and baseline processes
  • Prepare and present Earned Value (EV) financial data for periodic reviews
  • Program control including understanding and interpreting monthly variance analysis, billing
  • Provide proactive analysis of all financial aspects of the projects, actively identifying risks that affect cost and/or schedule and recommend alternatives to senior management.
  • Mentor and develop other members within the finance team
  • Support Ad Hoc Tasks & Analysis as required and perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field
  • 10 years of relevant work experience in program finance-related roles (preferably supporting government contracts); OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Previous program control experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to build reports and charts for various requirements.
  • Experience leading or supporting EVMS deliverables and requirements.
  • Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), GAAP, and FAR/DFARS standard clauses.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Goal-oriented individual who enjoys working in a team structure
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize workload
  • Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast paced, start-up like environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers, cross functional teammates & all levels of leadership


Work Location: Remote

Travel: 25% mainly within the United States to the headquarters office in Arlington, VA.

More Information:
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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