Program Finance Specialist

General Dynamics•Pittsfield, MA

53d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nations service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. Thats the challenge thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, youll review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to an authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly. As a Program Finance Specialist (Sr Program Fin Spec) youll prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned. Youll monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements. Well rely on you to analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risk and funding issues and to manage program financials for contracts of medium complexity (predominately larger cost plus contracts, cost plus incentive contracts and product lines), engaging directly with program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks. What youll experience: Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or Masters degree. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred
Ability to analyze data and reconcile financial accounts
In-depth knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
Knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
Outstanding time-management in order to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Responsibilities

review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to an authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly
prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned
monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements
analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risk and funding issues
manage program financials for contracts of medium complexity (predominately larger cost plus contracts, cost plus incentive contracts and product lines), engaging directly with program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks

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