Program Financial Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree. Certified Public Accountant designation is desired.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As a Program Finance Specialist (Sr Program Fin Spec),  you’ll prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysis and special projects as assigned. Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, you’ll engage directly with program management to analyze and understand financial performance and report on program and contractual risks while managing funding issues.  You will initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions, ensuring timely collection of cash.  We’ll rely on you to 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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned
• Review 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
• 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
• 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, 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
• 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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to allocate time effectively/efficiently to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and reconcile financial accounts. 
• Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships. 
• Solid analytical capabilities to quickly assess new information and provide highly complex financial analysis for senior management.
• Solid knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions.
• Solid 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.
• Solid effective and clear communication and presentation skills.
• Solid courage to confront reality, challenge opposing positions, and influence others.
• Solid proficiency and ability to perform all responsibilities associated with the position.
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations. 
• Oracle EPM knowledge preferred

NOTE: This position is on-site in Ft Wayne IN...flex scheduling may be available, but remote telework is not an option.

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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