Advanced Finance Specialist - FPR&A Analyst

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Taunton, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Finance Specialist - FPR&A Analyst provides leadership and oversight of consolidated financial results for the Land and Air Systems Line of Business (L&AS LOB). The role prepares, analyzes, and evaluates financial information related to forecasts and cost pools for budgeting, forecasting, planning, and internal controls. As a financial resource for the LOB finance organization, the specialist supports the LOB Controller and FPR&A Manager with deliverables and analysis used to inform GDMS executive decisions. The position works with Program Finance Managers and Analysts and supports financial reporting, executive reviews, and requests from GDMS, auditors, and GD Corporate. The role offers opportunities to take on stretch assignments and special projects. The position can be supported in a flexible arrangement but requires an on-site office presence a few days per week, based at one of the listed hubs in MA, VA, or AZ. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, as stated in the Basic Qualifications.
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent is required, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, as stated in the Qualifications section.
Solid technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Sarbanes-Oxley audit and reporting requirements.
Solid knowledge of revenue recognition and profit analysis concepts and techniques.
Applicants selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and are subject to a U.S. Government security investigation.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred.
CPA or CMA preferred.
Subject matter expertise in the field and an interest in furthering knowledge in adjacent fields.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Outstanding communication skills.
Considerable knowledge of computerized finance systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare consolidated financial results for LOB and GDMS executive review.
Prepare variance analysis and other ad hoc analyses for the LOB Controller and FPR&A Manager.
Assist with month-end and quarter-end close reporting responsibilities.
Facilitate and attend executive-level forecast and financial reviews at the LOB level.
Coordinate daily with Program Finance Managers and Analysts to respond to GDMS, audit, and GD Corporate data requests.
Support the LOB Controller and FPR&A Manager with financial deliverables and analysis that support GDMS executive decision-making.
Take on stretch assignments and special projects.