Senior Program Finance Manager

ESCO Maritime

$150K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline
  • 5-7 years in program finance, preferably in defense or aerospace
  • 2+ years leading a team
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
  • Experience with ERP systems (preferably Deltek/Costpoint) and advanced Excel skills
  • Hands-on experience with EVMS tools; COBRA experience preferred
  • Ability to collaborate with Program Management and executive leadership

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic financial guidance to Program Managers and CAMs for financial performance and risk mitigation
  • Oversee revenue recognition, invoicing, cost management, and cash-flow forecasting
  • Lead development of financial strategies including baselines and scenario analyses
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial data for reporting
  • Ensure compliance with budgets and government accounting standards
  • Direct maintenance of WBS structures and time-phased budgets
  • Serve as financial lead for proposals and audit support
  • Drive process improvements in program finance and data integrity

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Stock Purchase Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to Program Managers and CAMs to drive strong financial performance, cost control, and risk mitigation
  • Oversee accurate revenue recognition, invoicing, cost management, funding status, gross margin analysis, and cash-flow forecasting
  • Lead the development of program financial strategies, including baselines, long-range plans, and scenario analyses
  • Preparation and approval of monthly and quarterly financial data for consolidation and 10-Q reporting
  • Ensure weekly cost monitoring and compliance with budgets, charging structures, and government accounting requirements (FAR/DFARS/CAS)
  • Direct development and maintenance of WBS structures, time-phased budgets, schedules, and baseline control documentation
  • Serve as the financial lead for proposals, including cost-volume pricing, BOEs, and audit support
  • Identify and drive process improvements across program finance, including ERP data integrity, forecasting, and reporting efficiency

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in program finance, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry
  • 2+ years' experience leading a team
  • Strong knowledge of government accounting standards, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS
  • Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (preferably Deltek/Costpoint) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data modeling, analysis)
  • Hands-on experience with EVMS tools and processes; COBRA experience preferred
  • Proven ability to partner with Program Management and executive leadership

Desired Skills:
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with experience presenting to senior leaders

Compensation Information:

Base Salary Range: $150,000- $185,000

Please note, this is the expected compensation however, ESCO Maritime Solutions considers many factors in determining compensation prior to office, such as: responsibilities and scope of role, candidate's work experience and education related to position, applicable certifications or trainings, business and market conditions.

Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment to include401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, Life and Disability Insurance!

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