Sr. Manager Finance

MSM Group North America Inc • Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance activities in support of government-contracted programs and operational objectives. This role provides financial leadership across programs and functions, ensuring adherence to FAR/DFARS requirements, internal controls, and company financial policies.
The position operates with a high degree of autonomy, serving as a trusted finance partner to Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and executive leadership, while helping to establish scalable processes that support future organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of progressive finance experience, including experience in a government contracting environment.
• Experience in Defense Contracting.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, indirect rate structures, and government cost accounting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits.
• Familiarity with CAS-covered contracts.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (contract setup, billing, reporting, and analysis).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial activities for government contracts in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable regulations.
• Partner with Program Management to monitor contract performance, funding, indirect rates, and cost controls.
• Oversee contract setup, billing, revenue recognition, and cost tracking in Deltek Costpoint.
• Support pricing, cost proposals, and financial inputs for new business pursuits and contract modifications.
• Support audits and reviews by DCAA, DCMA, and other government agencies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes for programs and functional cost centers.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast; identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Develop financial models, scenarios, and business cases to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting and management review materials.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and government contracting requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls over program and indirect cost accounting.
• Ensure consistent application of cost allocation methodologies and rate structures.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Support cost reduction, margin improvement, and productivity initiatives.
• Provide financial insight into make/buy decisions, supplier costs, and operational trade-offs.
• Communicate financial results and risks clearly to leadership.
• Support compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), where applicable.
• Coordinate and support internal, external, and government audits; prepare documentation and responses.
• Identify financial and compliance risks and proactively support mitigation strategies.
• Ensure finance processes align with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, review, and oversight for finance activities and deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of standardized processes, tools, and best practices within the finance function.
• Support knowledge transfer, training, and onboarding of finance team members as the organization grows.
• Act as a role model for professional judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level