Program Finance Manager

ESCO Maritime Solutions; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and Benefits

Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESCO Maritime Solutions in the United States (New York area) seeks an experienced Program Finance Manager to provide strategic financial guidance to Program Managers, oversee revenue recognition, cost management, and EVMS-related reporting.

You will lead baselines, long-range plans, and monthly reports, ensuring FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance and strong cash-flow forecasting, with 5–7 years in defense finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in program finance, preferably defense/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on EVMS experience; COBRA preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with PMs and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance to Program Managers and CAMs to drive financial performance and risk mitigation.
• Oversee revenue recognition, invoicing, cost management, funding status, gross margin analysis, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Lead development of program financial strategies: baselines, long-range plans, scenario analyses.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, EACs/ETCs, and internal program reporting packages.
• Ensure cost monitoring and compliance with budgets and government accounting requirements (FAR/DFARS/CAS).
• Develop and maintain WBS structures, time-phased budgets, schedules, and baseline documentation.
• Lead EVMS implementation and CDRL reporting.
• Serve as financial lead for proposals, including cost-volume pricing and BOEs.

Skills

Strategic financial guidance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk mitigation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (pivot tables, data modeling)

EVMS tools

COBRA experience

Job description

Who We Are:

ESCO Maritime Solutions is a world leader in Signature Management and Power Conversion solutions for the US and UK naval defense market. Our solutions enable critical mission system capabilities and increase naval stealth on submarine and surface ship platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial guidance to Program Managers and CAMs to drive strong financial performance, cost control, and risk mitigation
• Oversee accurate revenue recognition, invoicing, cost management, funding status, gross margin analysis, and cash-flow forecasting
• Lead the development of program financial strategies, including baselines, long-range plans, and scenario analyses
• Manage preparation and approval of monthly financial reports, EACs/ETCs, and internal program reporting packages
• Ensure weekly cost monitoring and compliance with budgets, charging structures, and government accounting requirements (FAR/DFARS/CAS)
• Direct development and maintenance of WBS structures, time-phased budgets, schedules, and baseline control documentation
• Provide leadership for EVMS implementation and CDRL preparation, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant reporting
• Serve as the financial lead for proposals, including cost-volume pricing, BOEs, and audit support
• Identify and drive process improvements across program finance, including ERP data integrity, forecasting, and reporting efficiency
• Compliance with Quality Management System procedures

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in program finance, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry
• Strong knowledge of government accounting standards, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data modeling, analysis)
• Hands-on experience with EVMS tools and processes; COBRA experience preferred
• Proven ability to partner with Program Management and executive leadership
• This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Desired Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with experience presenting to senior leaders
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience guiding teams and influencing cross-functional groups
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks and recommending solutions
• Travel - Some travel may be required (up to 10%)

Compensation Information

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 (Annually)

Please note, this is the expected compensation however, ESCO Maritime Solutions considers many factors in determining compensation prior to office, such as: responsibilities and scope of role, candidate's work experience and education related to position, applicable certifications or trainings, business and market conditions.

Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment to include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, Life insurance and Disability!

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