Aerospace Program Finance Manager

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACET, a veteran-owned aerospace and IT firm, seeks a Aerospace Project Management - Financial Analyst to support the financial, operational, and contractual execution of DoD aviation programs in Havelock, NC. You will serve as liaison among Senior PM, AP/Finance, Contracts, Procurement, and Operations.

The role emphasizes accurate forecasting, invoicing alignment, labor utilization, and program performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, program management, or related field.
• MUST HAVE COST POINT / DETEK / ADP Experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting government contracts, aerospace programs, aviation maintenance programs, or defense operations.
• Experience supporting DoD contract financial management, forecasting, invoicing, or program controls.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS, cost accounting practices, and government contract structures (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint or similar platforms; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full program P&L performance across multiple aerospace contracts and task orders.
• Develop monthly and quarterly forecasts including labor, material, subcontractor, travel, and revenue projections.
• Track actual program performance against forecasted plans and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment between operational execution, staffing plans, production throughput, and financial performance.
• Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting.
• Provide monthly program performance reviews, variance analysis, executive summaries, and actionable financial insights to leadership.
• Align financial metrics with operational schedules, production milestones, maintenance throughput, and contract deliverables.
• Monitor labor utilization, direct vs indirect charging practices, and cost allocation compliance.
• Support budgeting activities, financial planning efforts, and long-range operational forecasting.

Skills

Cost Point

DETEK

ADP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Program Management, or related field

Job description

ACET, a veteran-owned aerospace and IT firm, seeks a Aerospace Project Management - Financial Analyst to support the financial, operational, and contractual execution of DoD aviation programs in Havelock, NC. You will serve as liaison among Senior PM, AP/Finance, Contracts, Procurement, and Operations.

The role emphasizes accurate forecasting, invoicing alignment, labor utilization, and program performance reporting.