Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist - Scottsdale, AZ

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience; or Master's degree with corresponding experience
  • 8+ years of relevant finance experience; 6+ years if holding a Master's
  • Preferably experienced in a government contracting environment
  • CPA or CMA certification is preferred
  • Solid knowledge of ASC 606, FAR, CAS, and Sarbanes-Oxley standards.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Exciting career path with continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Research-oriented work with award-winning teams in national security
  • Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 workweek option
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401k matching, and paid parental leave
  • Employee wellness programs and social resource groups
Full Job Description
Job Description

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
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.

Target salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr. This 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

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