Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist - Scottsdale, AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Scottsdale, AZ

7d•$115,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to advance cutting-edge technology supporting national defense and intelligence services. The specialist will work closely with customers to develop solutions for high-stakes national security missions. The position requires managing financials for large and/or complex programs, including fixed-price contracts and competitive product lines. Familiarity with ERP systems, financial technologies, ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Sarbanes-Oxley Act is expected. Experience with proposal support, such as financial modeling, IRR/present value analysis, or labor projections, as well as background in government accounting, TINA compliance, or equivalent policies, is also beneficial.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Advanced financial analysis skills with the ability to assess complex data and deliver clear insights to senior leadership
Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, rates, compliance, and cost proposal functions
Strong command of ERP systems and related technologies
Demonstrated expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, FAR, CAS, TINA, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Ability to manage multiple deadlines across various stakeholders with accuracy and timeliness
Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Experience managing financials for large and/or complex programs, including fixed price contracts and competitive product lines
Knowledge of ERP systems and related financial technologies
Familiarity with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Experience with proposal support activities such as financial modeling, IRR/present value analysis, or labor projections
Background in government accounting, TINA compliance, or GDMS-equivalent policies and procedures
Experience engaging directly with senior-level program management to mitigate program and contractual risk on large, complex programs
Ability to identify and apply AI tools for continuous process improvement and innovation
Demonstrated initiative in executing projects independently with minimal direction
Experience presenting financial program status directly to customers at significant program reviews
Proven ability to develop proposals including ECP, CAPEX business cases, ROMs, or Financial Management Reviews
CPA or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

Analyzing and presenting program financial status — including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow — to senior program management and customers at formal reviews
Managing accounts receivable, cash contributions, billing preparation, and cash collection across assigned programs
Supporting month-end close activities and earnings rate reviews in compliance with GAAP and GDMS policies
Leading financial planning activities including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, and strategic long-range planning
Participating in audit preparations and inter-company transaction compliance reviews