Program Finance Manager
About The Position
The Program Finance Manager directs and manages compliant financial processes, analysis, and reporting of project financial performance. The role supports five entities and works with program managers, executive leadership, the PMO, CAMs, and cost analysts to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, project setup, and compliance with applicable financial and government-contract requirements. The manager supervises, trains, and develops cost analysts and fosters continuous improvement. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama. Its work environment may include a standard office setting and production-area elements. The role may involve occasional travel by air or automobile and use of personal protective equipment in production areas. Access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR requirements may be required; applicants may be asked to provide documentation verifying U.S.-person status under those regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain Management equivalent.
- At least 8 years of experience in the government defense contracting industry.
- At least 5 years of experience managing a Program Finance Organization.
- Knowledge of GAAP requirements related to revenue and profit recognition.
- Knowledge of government contract terms and indirect rate pools, FAR, and CAS.
- Knowledge and experience in budgeting and financial analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in financial planning, accounting, and/or cost accounting.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint and OneStream.
- Experience with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) compliance processes.
Responsibilities
- Determine and implement compliant enterprise financial methods and processes, including monthly revenue recognition, EACs, and project performance.
- Prepare monthly financial overviews and metrics for presentation to program managers and executive leadership for five entities.
- Monitor key performance indicators, including orders, sales, and operating income, for assigned programs or business areas.
- Educate PMO and CAMs on internal reports, processes, and procedures and ensure alignment with SOX compliance.
- Ensure an efficient and compliant project setup process, including reviewing new contract documents and adherence to ASC 606 requirements.
- Supervise, train, and develop cost analysts while fostering continuous improvement.
- Analyze and maintain workforce planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Monitor monthly actuals against budget, conduct variance analysis, and generate updated forecasts.
- Monitor actual labor hours, billing rates, subcontractor costs, and Other Direct Costs against established baselines.
- Support the review and approval of purchase requisitions and purchase orders for direct and indirect expenditures.
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses, data integrity checks, and validations related to program financials.
- Conduct financial, contractual, and administrative close-out procedures to ensure zero lingering liability.
- Ensure adherence to federal and contractual regulations, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and ASC 606.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid PTO
- Paid holidays
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Group short-term and long-term disability
- HSA and FSA options
- Critical Care Plan
- Accident Care Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
