Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

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

Department of Defense security clearance is not required at time of hire, but applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Advanced Program Finance Analyst.  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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned
• Review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly
• Analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risks and funding issues
• Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues
• Manage financials for larger and or more complex programs (predominantly larger fixed price contracts, and multiple large competitive product lines).  Engage directly with senior level program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risk.
• Analyze and present financial status of assigned program(s), including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and projections to program management during formal monthly review process
• Present financial status of programs to customers at significant customer program reviews
• Manage and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of billing and collection of cash
• Collaborate with program management team to manage financial aspects of program, optimizing program cash flow and profitability
• Perform month end close activities for assigned programs/business
• Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements
• Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates. Complete and prepare booking rates in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in audit preparations and reviews with auditors as needed
• Manage financial performance on inter-company sales agreements and ensures that inter-company transactions comply with agreements
• Ensure timely and accurate charges to contracts/programs based on contractual terms and conditions.  Make adjustments in the system(s) as needed.
• Provide leadership and analysis in preparation of long term strategic planning; forecasting orders, sales, margins, cash and investments
• Perform analysis and summarize recommendations related to investment/business opportunities, future trends and impact of governmental requirements/financial regulations
• Provide support of proposal activity including modeling potential financial results, developing proposal estimate rationale, documentation, preparing internal rate of return, present value and payback analyses, labor projections, etc., for Engineering Change Proposals, Contract Modifications, CAPEX business cases, ROMs or Financial Management Reviews.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the positio
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge using Hyperion, Essbase, Oracle are required

Workplace options:

• This position is being offered on a 9/80 work schedule and is on-site in Manassas, VA...there will be some degree of 'flex' as available.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans