General Dynamics

Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

General Dynamics$115K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; Master's degree accepted for reduced experience requirement
  • Minimum 6-8 years of relevant finance experience in a government contracting environment
  • CPA or CMA credentials preferred
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and relevant financial technologies
  • Knowledge of ASC 606, Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and present program financial status to senior management and customers
  • Manage accounts receivable, billing, and cash collection for assigned programs
  • Support month-end close activities in line with GAAP and company policies
  • Lead financial planning activities including budgeting and forecasting
  • Participate in audit preparations and compliance reviews for inter-company transactions

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career development
  • Involvement in research-oriented work on national security solutions
  • Flexible work schedule option with every other Friday off
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k matching and paid parental leave
  • Engagement in various employee resource and social groups
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred; CPA or CMA preferred

 

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:

  • Experience managing financials for large and/or complex programs, including fixed price contracts and competitive product lines
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and related financial technologies
  • Familiarity with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Experience with proposal support activities such as financial modeling, IRR/present value analysis, or labor projections
  • Background in government accounting, TINA compliance, or GDMS-equivalent policies and procedures

What you'll experience:

  • Analyzing and presenting program financial status — including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow — to senior program management and customers at formal reviews
  • Managing accounts receivable, cash contributions, billing preparation, and cash collection across assigned programs
  • Supporting month-end close activities and earnings rate reviews in compliance with GAAP and GDMS policies
  • Leading financial planning activities including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, and strategic long-range planning
  • Participating in audit preparations and inter-company transaction compliance reviews

What you bring to the table:

  • Advanced financial analysis skills with the ability to assess complex data and deliver clear insights to senior leadership
  • Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, rates, compliance, and cost proposal functions
  • Strong command of ERP systems and related technologies
  • Demonstrated expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, FAR, CAS, TINA, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines across various stakeholders with accuracy and timeliness

What sets you apart:

  • Experience engaging directly with senior-level program management to mitigate program and contractual risk on large, complex programs
  • Ability to identify and apply AI tools for continuous process improvement and innovation
  • Demonstrated initiative in executing projects independently with minimal direction
  • Experience presenting financial program status directly to customers at significant program reviews
  • Proven ability to develop proposals including ECP, CAPEX business cases, ROMs, or Financial Management Reviews

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

  • This role requires you to be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week..we are not offering a fully remote/telecommuting option. You can be based out of our AZ, MA, or VA hubs.
Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $115,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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