Associate Director, F117 Program CFO (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

9d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines finance organization is seeking an Associate Director, F117 Program CFO to support the Military Engines Fighter & Mobility Finance Team. The position is based onsite at the East Hartford, Connecticut campus and carries P&L and balance sheet responsibility, with significant exposure to Military Engines senior executives. The role supports and improves accounting, reporting, actuals, and forecasting processes for the F117 program. The successful candidate will partner with program leadership to advance strategic initiatives and financial commitments, lead program financial management and business-case activities, and communicate financial performance and risks. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration, improving finance processes through automation and digital tools, and leading and developing a high-performing finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and at least 12 years of progressive experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, program finance, or a related discipline; or an advanced degree in one of those fields and at least 10 years of such experience.
Working knowledge of SAP, business warehouse, and OneStream financial reporting.
Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; the posting specifies an active and existing Secret clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing finance teams.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L performance, balance sheet activities, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
Ability to partner with senior leaders and influence business decisions through data-driven financial analysis and recommendations.
Success collaborating across finance, operations, program management, and other functional organizations.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking capabilities.
Experience with SAP, OneStream, Power BI, or similar financial planning and reporting systems.
Experience supporting government contracts, proposal pricing, contract negotiations, or defense and aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

Partner with the F117 Program Senior Director and integrated program management team to develop and execute strategic initiatives, evaluate business decisions, and achieve financial commitments.
Lead program financial management, including P&L and balance sheet performance, monthly actuals and forecasts, risks and opportunities, the Long Range Plan, and quarterly strategic financial estimates at completion.
Communicate financial results, key business drivers, and emerging risks to program leadership and Fighter and Military directors.
Lead financial aspects of government and commercial business cases, proposals, and contract negotiations; evaluate financial assumptions, risks, and opportunities to support business decisions and favorable outcomes.
Build partnerships across Programs, Operations, the Partnership Office, FP&A, Accounting, Legal, and other stakeholders to align financial objectives, resolve challenges, and improve financial and operational processes.
Improve F117 program finance processes using automation and digital tools to streamline reporting and increase efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth while developing future finance leaders.