Cost Account Manager

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Cost Account Manager to oversee program financials, man-hour accruals, and EVMS-related tasks for SP23 Shipboard Systems. The role reports to the RTS Program Manager and collaborates with engineering, contracts, and finance teams.

On-site in Cape Canaveral, FL or Yorba Linda, CA with a 4/10 schedule and potential travel. A US Secret clearance is required, and a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience required; Graduate Degree with 2+ years preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of related experience acceptable.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project financial status and man-hour expenditures across assigned programs.
• Prepare charts for monthly program reviews and baseline reviews.
• Lead financial status briefings with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Support weekly IPT meetings, forecast development, and CAM activities.
• Interface with Finance, PM, and Contracts to ensure proper execution of budgets.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

EVMS knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

COBRA

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Cost Account Manager

Job Code: 45716

Job Location: Cape Canaveral, FL or Yorba Linda, CA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week

Job Description:

Note: Position will be on-site either in Cape Canaveral, FL or Yorba Linda, CA – dependent on Candidate strengths and capability.

Position supports the management of programs and projects across L3Harris IEC RTS organizations. Position reports to RTS Program Manager in Cape Canaveral, FL area and supports multiple SP23 Program Managers in FL and CA. Position performs Cost Account Management duties in conjunction with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and financial management personnel.

Meets with internal stakeholders to execute assigned program/project tasks. Reports project financial status / issues to RTS PM and SP23 program manager to ensure the project financials are effectively executed. Manages financial performance of assigned projects; supports generation/conduct of Internal Program Review (IPR) material; develops Project Variance Analysis; reviews Project forecasts and maintains program/project financial/manhour expenditures.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain financial and man-hour accruals, expenditures, and related Earned Value reporting for assigned projects.
• Serve as the interface between program managers and financial analysts for financial and budget performance/execution relating to assigned SP23 Shipboard Systems.
• Review of assigned Project financial data and prepare charts for monthly Internal Program Reviews and initial Program Baseline Reviews.
• Attend and lead financial status reviews and conduct briefings with senior leaders, which requires ability to communicate matters of importance to the functional or business area.
• Support weekly (or as planned) Integrated Product Team Meetings, Internal Program Reviews, Forecast Development and related CAM efforts and serve as the interface between Finance, PM and Contracts organizations for assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience and knowledge with implementation and use of EVMS in program execution.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required with ability to perform Financial/Man Hour expenditure tasks across assigned projects.
• Familiarity with Financial accounting systems and ability to identify trends in financial data.
• Advanced experience using COBRA, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc for database access and manipulation of data.
• Experience with Fundamentals of Project Planning and Cost/Schedule integration.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent demanding deadlines as well as to effectively interface with remote personnel.
• Capability to support contract development and related contract execution of tasking.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and lead multiple support organizations (Engineering, procurement and supply chain teams, etc.) in execution of day-to-day financial efforts and to support long range planning.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,500.00 - $171,500.00. The salary range for this role in Florida is $80,500 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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