Sr. Specialist, Cost and Rates Planning

L3HHCM20 • Mason, OH

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Space & Sensors (S&S) division Finance team within the IMS segment of L3Harris. This role has responsibility for overhead planning and analysis functions for the division, which primarily includes working with assigned department managers for the development of the annual operating budgets and any associated estimate at complete (EAC) forecasts throughout the year, analyzing results for management, financial modeling, supporting the annual submission of a Forward Pricing Rate Proposal to the government, including a detailed mid-year review/forecast for updates as needed and supporting any associated audits by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Must have intermediate to expert level Microsoft Office skills, including 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel focusing on pivots, vlookups, macros and other features.
• 5+ years of experience with budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to include variance explanations.
• Due to site requirements, must be a United States Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major preferred
• 1+ years of experience with Program Finance.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Planning
• Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities and a flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Prepare Department Operating overhead budgets and provide detailed analysis of monthly performance and forecasts.
• Provide financial support as required for special project development work.
• Serve as a financial business partner to our internal customers within assigned departments, including identifying cost drivers, tracking affordability initiatives and supporting ad hoc requests.
• Assist month-end accounting close by analyzing significant accounts and supplier invoicing activity for proper accruals and prepaid activity.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Preparation of ad hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested.
• Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX).

What This Job Offers

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