Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

General Dynamics • Manassas, VA

3d • $125,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specilaist . This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent 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.
• Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Highly proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
• Advanced analytical capabilities to quickly assess new information and provide highly complex financial analysis for senior management
• Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
• Demonstrated effective and clear communication and presentation skills
• Highly proficient knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies - Hyperion, Essbase, Oracle, Etc.
• Demonstrated courage to confront reality, challenge opposing positions and influence others
• Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships
• Highly proficient knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics policies and procedures, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
• Ability to allocate time effectively/efficiently to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders
• Commitment to produce accurate and timely work products
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate charges to contracts/programs based on contractual terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding.
• Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates and preparing booking rates.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues.
• Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews compliance.
• Provide support for proposal activity, including modeling potential financial results and developing proposal estimate rationale.
• Set up cost control systems, monitor, and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems.
• Collaborate with program management to manage financial aspects, optimizing program cash flow and profitability.
• Perform month-end close activities for assigned programs/business.
• Analyze and present financial status of assigned programs, including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and projections to program management.
• Manage and monitor accounts receivable and cash contributions, ensuring timely preparation of billing and collection of cash.
• Present financial status of programs to customers at significant customer program reviews.
• Analyze financial performance to identify and report on risk and funding issues.
• Perform financial planning functions, including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance measurement, audit support, and ad hoc analysis.

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees