Project Finance Analyst

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. • Aurora, IL

8d • $69,147 - $88,354 • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is seeking a Project Finance Analyst to work at our Aurora, IL Campus. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Program Finance. TDSI, headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company with over 60 years of experience serving domestic and international defense domains. With over 1,000 employees and four subsidiaries, TDSI provides communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities to U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces, and multinational partners. Their key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing, and missile systems. The company emphasizes that lives depend on their work.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Accounting/ Finance/ Economics preferred; will also consider 2 years of coursework along with professional experience within a financial department in a corporate environment.
• 0-5 years of finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Excellent organizational skills and work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with employees in all departments and functions.
• Ability to see a problem or challenge and create a solution – a “roll up your sleeves and get it done” work ethic.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communications- Fluent in English.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS.
• Familiarity with government contracting accounting experience/ DOD Program Finance Reporting.
• SAP S/4 Hana experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting, ensuring projects stay within budget and achieve financial goals.
• Assist building and maintaining project structures in SAP S/4 HANA/ Fiori.
• Prepare project cost reports and presentations.
• Create journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Monitor budgets for over- and under-runs.
• Reconcile various Balance Sheets and P&L accounts.
• Support routine financial month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support and participate in reporting and forecasting of financial results.
• Present in front of groups including executive level employees.
• Support annual year-end financial audits.
• Works on self-driven or project-based work; with minimal supervision.
• Support achievement of all programmatic, contractual and financial objectives.
• Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree