Senior Financial Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

3d•$73,861 - $79,920•Onsite

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. 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 strong analytical skills, you’ll prepare, analyze and evaluate financial information associated with forecasts and cost pools for budget, forecast, pricing, planning, invoicing and control. Additionally, the Senior Financial Specialist will actively monitor the actual costs of programs and compare allocations to the budgeted costs to identify and understand variances, interprets data to determine present and future financial performance and performs month end close activities for assigned programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
U.S. citizenship is required.
Clear understanding of internal financial practices in General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically ASC606
Strong analytical skills including ability to analyze data and reconcile financial accounts
Experience with AI tools (claude, codex, etc) in an accounting environment

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience preferred within a DoD Contractor corporate accounting department
In-depth knowledge of revenue recognition practices
Outstanding communication skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Experience with large enterprise accounting systems and analyzing large data sets using AI tools

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze and evaluate financial information associated with forecasts and cost pools for budget, forecast, pricing, planning, invoicing and control.
Actively monitor the actual costs of programs and compare allocations to the budgeted costs to identify and understand variances.
Interpret data to determine present and future financial performance.
Perform month end close activities for assigned programs.