Advanced Program Finance Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Advanced Program Finance Specialist to support contract analysis and financial performance reporting. The role requires a strong background in accounting, finance, and compliance, along with experience in a government contracting environment. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or 3 years with Master's degree.
• Experience in government contracting preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses for contract and program analysis.
• Monitor compliance with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
• Analyze financial performance and mitigate risks.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Cost Proposal functions

Outstanding time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Master's degree in relevant field

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle EBS

Oracle EPM Cloud (SmartView)

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred.

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

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 an Advanced Program Finance Specialist, 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 review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to an authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly. You’ll 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. We’ll rely on you to analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risk and funding issues, engaging directly with senior level program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred
• Strong experience working with:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Oracle EBS
  • Oracle EPM Cloud (SmartView)
• In-depth knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
• 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
• Outstanding time-management in order to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Workplace Options :

This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex possible occasionally. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA location.

Target salary range: USD $98,500.00/Yr. - USD $106,000.00/Yr.This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

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

We build mission critical systems for combat vehicles, ships, submarines, aircraft, and spacecraft that can sense danger, securely share lifesaving information, and respond to threats.

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