Advanced Finance Specialist - FPR&A Analyst - Taunton, MA

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About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, the Advanced Financial Specialist - FPR&A Analyst provides leadership and oversight of the consolidated financial results of the Land and Air Systems Line of Business (L&AS LOB). The position prepares, analyzes, and evaluates financial information associated with forecasts and cost pools for budgeting, forecasting, planning, and internal controls. The specialist serves as a financial resource for the LOB finance organization and assists the LOB Controller and FPR&A Manager with deliverables and analyses supporting executive decision-making. The position can be supported flexibly but requires an on-site office presence a few days per week. While on site, the employee may be based at a company hub in Massachusetts, Virginia, or Arizona. Relocation assistance is not offered. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience.
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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants selected must meet U.S. Government security investigation and eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred.
CPA or CMA preferred.
Subject matter expertise in the field and interest in further developing 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 analyses 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.
Take on stretch assignments and special projects.