Program Finance Manager

ESCO Maritime; Yaphank (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Stock Purchase Program

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

ESCO Maritime seeks a senior program finance professional to guide financial strategy across defense programs. You will lead budgeting, cost management, and EVMS-related reporting while partnering with PMs and executive leadership to optimize profitability and risk controls.

The role requires deep knowledge of government accounting standards, ERP systems, and advanced Excel capabilities, with COBRA experience preferred and U.S. export eligibility as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in program finance, preferably within defense or aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of government accounting standards (FAR/DFARS/CAS).
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data modeling).
• Hands-on EVMS tools and processes; COBRA experience preferred.
• Ability to partner with Program Management and executive leadership.
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain Export Authorization.

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, baselines, long-range plans, and scenario analyses.
• Manage 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 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.

Skills

Program finance

ERP systems

EVMS

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline

Tools

COBRA

Excel

Job description

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


• Disability!