Financial Analyst III

Twenty-Six Defense • Roanoke, VA

2d • $82,000 - $136,000

About The Position

The Financial Analyst III supports financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement for Twenty-Six Defense’s Warfighter Systems division, a division with more than $450 million in business. The role works cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and IT to analyze revenue, costs, profitability, and related financial data and support decision-making.

The position is responsible for revenue and cost accounting processes, including monthly revenue and cost-of-goods-sold reconciliations, revenue recognition activities, project and program finance, and support for percentage-of-cost-completion accounting on select government projects. It also handles manufacturing cost analysis and standard costs, inventory valuation and reconciliation, monthly closing and account reconciliations, and related journal entries and reporting.

The role supports compliance with GAAP, internal financial policies, and SOX controls, as well as internal and external audits. It also partners with Finance and IT on accounting and finance processes in legacy ERP systems and the new A&D Infor ERP system being implemented at the Roanoke site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3 years of relevant Accounting or Finance work experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, GAAP, SOX controls, and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset, including the ability to identify and implement process improvements proactively.
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and pivot tables.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Direct experience in revenue and cost accounting, commercial and government contracting, and a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Infor ERP.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and timely financial reports, including Sales & Margin and Orders reports.
• Analyze, report, and reconcile revenue, orders, cost of goods sold, production costs, and variances.
• Lead monthly revenue and cost-of-goods-sold reconciliation processes.
• Own revenue recognition processes, including closing, reporting, and audit-related activities.
• Own program and project finance activities, including setting up new projects and ensuring accurate business partner, contract, and financial data.
• Analyze and reconcile project revenue and invoicing, cost and inventory, and related balance sheet accounts.
• Support percentage-of-cost-completion accounting for select government projects, including project setup and analysis, issue resolution, monthly journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct and indirect materials, labor, and overhead; identify cost drivers, trends, and opportunities to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, and review and update them annually.
• Assist with inventory valuation for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods; perform reconciliations, identify variances, and contribute to inventory control strategies.
• Support quarterly physical inventories and weekly cycle counts.
• Own monthly bonded-stock and ship-in-place inventory reviews, analysis, and audit-related activities.
• Perform monthly closing activities, journal entries, reporting, and related account reconciliations, using BlackLine to track closing and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies, and maintain SOX controls and procedures.
• Support internal and external E&Y audit testing and requests.
• Partner with Finance and IT teams on accounting and finance processes in legacy ERP and the new A&D Infor ERP system being implemented at the Roanoke site.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and optional additional life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible vacation and PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Optional long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance, among other voluntary benefits.
• Optional TRICARE supplement for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level