Program Finance Leader | FP&A & Government Contracts

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services in Virginia seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead program finance, FP&A, accounting oversight, and decision support across labor-intensive government contracts. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic guidance for senior leaders.

The role requires interaction with SBU and Corporate leadership, ensuring compliance with FAR/CAS/GAAP while optimizing margins and governance. Strong Excel, ERP, and BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred but not required.
• Master's degree (MBA or Finance-related) preferred.
• 10+ years of program finance/related experience, 14+ years can substitute for a degree.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Construction, BOS and O&M knowledge.
• Experience supporting government contracting and/or outsourced facilities management, IFM, O&M, or BOS environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Strategic Support
• This role will need to effectively interact with multiple levels of leadership within the organization including SBU (Strategic Business Unit) and Corporate Leadership. Act as a trusted financial advisor to operational leadership, providing insight on profitability, margin drivers, and cost structure.
• Lead annual operating plan (AOP), budget development, forecasts, outlooks (EAC/ETC), and variance analysis.
• Translate financial results into actionable operational and strategic recommendations.
• Program Finance / Contract Financial Management
• Oversee financial performance of government contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, FAR/CAS/GAAP, and internal controls.
• Manage or review labor accruals, subcontractor accruals, vendor costs, and SOX-compliant revenue recognition.
• Support contract setup, WBS structures, charging practices, and ERP configuration (e.g., JAMIS, SAP, Deltek, Peoplesoft).
• Monitor funding, billed/unbilled AR, subcontractor costs, and margin performance.
• Knowledge of Indirect Pool Structures, including, but not limited to PMO rates, fringe rates, overhead rates, and G&A rates.
• People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members (Finance Managers, or Analysts as applicable).
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Contracts, HR, Procurement, and Accounting.
• Present financial results, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

FP&A expertise

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree (MBA or Finance-related)

Tools

JAMIS

SAP

Deltek

PeopleSoft

Power BI

Excel

Job description

CBRE Government and Defense Services in Virginia seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead program finance, FP&A, accounting oversight, and decision support across labor-intensive government contracts. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic guidance for senior leaders.

The role requires interaction with SBU and Corporate leadership, ensuring compliance with FAR/CAS/GAAP while optimizing margins and governance. Strong Excel, ERP, and BI skills are essential.