Advanced Program Finance Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Quincy, MA

36d

About The Position

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.As an Advanced Program Finance Specialist, you’ll prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysis and special projects as assigned. Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, you’ll review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to an authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly. You’ll monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements. We’ll rely on you to analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risk and funding issues, engaging directly with senior level program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks. What you’ll experience: Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred
In-depth knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
Knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics policies and procedures, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
Outstanding time-management in order to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Responsibilities

Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysis and special projects as assigned
Review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly
Analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risks and funding issues
Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues
Manage financials of programs with varying complexity
Engage directly with senior level program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks.
Analyze and present financial status of assigned program(s), including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and projections to program management during formal monthly review process
Present financial status of programs to customers at significant customer program reviews
Manage and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of billing and collection of cash
Collaborate with program management team to manage financial aspects of program, optimizing program cash flow and profitability
Perform month end close activities for assigned programs/business
Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements
Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates
Complete and prepare booking rates in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in audit preparations and reviews with auditors as needed
Manage financial performance on inter-company sales agreements and ensure that inter-company transactions comply with agreements