Finance Specialist

Aston Carter•Goleta, CA

4d•$40 - $45•Remote

About The Position

The Finance Specialist supports a complex government contract program by managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities, preparing recurring financial and performance reports, and ensuring accurate, timely data for internal stakeholders and external government customers. This role works closely with program leadership, finance, control account managers, and scheduling teams to track program cost, schedule, and performance, and to support ongoing and future audits. The position is fully remote and follows a 9/80 work schedule.

Requirements

Proven experience supporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities on complex programs.
Hands-on experience with SAP for financial and program data management.
Proficiency with PMX and EDIT+ systems and tools used for program controls and reporting.
Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to record and maintain financial transactions and accounting records in a structured and organized manner.
Experience preparing formal reports and narratives for government or external customers, including performance summaries and detailed analyses.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation, communication, and presentation purposes.
Ability to resolve billing or service issues and coordinate with appropriate departments to address grievances.
Capability to track and assess program budget, schedule, and performance against established plans and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Program Finance or Program Controls Analyst role supporting government contract programs.
Familiarity with government reporting standards and formats, including CPD in JSON and narrative performance reports.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and schedule data.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and explaining financial and performance metrics.
Customer service orientation with the ability to manage inquiries and issues professionally in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Program Manager, Finance team, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and Scheduling functions to support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes for the ASARS-2B Production program.
Prepare and deliver weekly reports of earned value metrics, including cost and schedule performance, and clearly explain variances to stakeholders.
Train program team members on EVMS and related EVM processes as needed to ensure consistent and accurate application across the program.
Utilize SAP, PMX, and EDIT+ systems and tools to gather, validate, and analyze financial and program performance data.
Develop and submit monthly Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Reports (IPMDARs) to the external government customer within the required +17 business day timeframe.
Assemble the Contract Performance Dataset (CPD) in JSON format, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with government reporting requirements.
Prepare Performance Narrative Reports, including Executive Summary and Detailed Analysis, that clearly communicate program status, trends, and key issues.
Support ongoing and future audits by maintaining accurate documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and providing supporting data and analysis.
Enter data from source documents into computer systems or onto tape or disk for subsequent entry, using a keyboard or scanning device, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Record financial transactions and other account information to update and maintain accounting records and ensure they reflect current program status.
Resolve billing or service complaints in a professional manner and refer grievances to designated departments for further investigation when necessary.
Track whether the government contract program is on budget, on schedule, performing as planned, and meeting all required government reporting standards.
Provide customer service support related to financial and reporting inquiries, ensuring clear, timely, and courteous communication.