Program Controls Senior Finance Manager

RTX•McKinney, TX

2d•$132,400 - $251,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared Solutions (AES) team is seeking a Finance Lead to support the Emerging & Proprietary Programs portfolio. This position is a member of the AES and Finance leadership teams and partners with the AES CFO, Emerging & Proprietary Programs Director, Program Leadership, and functional organizations to support financial planning, program execution, and business objectives. Primary responsibilities include preparation of the Five-Year Plan (5YP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP), financial forecasting and reporting, variance analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance, Estimates at Completion (EACs), proposal support, cash management, capital and company-funded requests, and return on investment (ROI) analysis. The role also supports financial planning, affordability initiatives, cost management activities, and program growth. This position provides financial guidance to the Emerging & Proprietary Programs portfolio, supports program execution, and maintains financial controls. The Finance Lead manages multiple financial activities and supports development and production programs across the portfolio. The position leads a finance team of five or more finance professionals supporting development and production contracts.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing staff and leading business teams.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating financial information verbally and in writing.
Experience performing financial analysis and supporting business decision-making.
Experience identifying and resolving financial and business process issues.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across organizations.
Experience supporting program proposal strategy, negotiations, and Performance-Based Payment (PBP) activities.
Experience supporting Government, Department of Defense (DoD), or Aerospace programs.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Experience supporting external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of five or more finance professionals, including assigning work, providing coaching, mentoring, and supporting employee development.
Partner with Program Leadership and functional organizations to support program execution, financial planning, and business objectives.
Implement and maintain financial controls supporting contract execution and investment activities.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements across the program portfolio.
Lead Estimates at Completion (EACs), Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes.
Support financial forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, proposal activities, cash management, capital planning, and return on investment (ROI) analysis.