Accounting and Reporting Lead

Peraton•Washington, DC

10d•$80,000 - $128,000

About The Position

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it. Peraton is seeking an experienced Accounting and Reporting Lead to provide financial management, cost control, and program reporting support for FAA contracts and initiatives. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data across multiple programs supporting the modernization and safety of the National Airspace System.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or or Associate’s degree and 10 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
Progressive experience in accounting, project control, or financial management within federal contracting (FAA or DOT experience strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Proven experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for government programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial management systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, SAP, or similar).
Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or PMP certification.
Experience supporting FAA accounting and reporting systems or NextGen/BNATC initiatives.
Familiarity with FAA financial and contract reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, accounting, and reporting activities for assigned FAA contracts and programs.
Establish and maintain cost control systems to monitor and manage budgets, expenditures, and forecasts in compliance with government cost accounting standards.
Prepare and analyze financial reports to ensure programs remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters.
Develop budgets, financial forecasts, and program schedules; perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analyses.
Prepare and maintain program and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) plans to ensure contract requirements and statements of work are accurately captured and scheduled.
Conduct schedule and cost risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential financial or performance risks.
Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, developing expenditure projections, and submitting timely funding requests to the FAA.
Incorporate contractual modifications and funding adjustments into cost and schedule control systems, maintaining realistic program baselines.
Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and contract administrators to align financial performance with program objectives.
Represent the company in project planning and financial review meetings with FAA stakeholders and other contractors.
Mentor and guide junior financial analysts to ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting deliverables.