Senior Principal Finance Controller: Defense Program Leader

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Finance Controller to support the Program Management Office (PMO).

This role provides end-to-end financial and business management expertise, including cradle-to-grave financial management for complex federal programs and FFP, cost-plus, and T&M contracts. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of defense program finance experience, strong Deltek Costpoint skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited instruction across multiple functional organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, TM1, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave financial management across program initiation, planning, execution, and sustainment.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and execution for various contract types.
• Maintain project baseline budgets and update Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Partner with program managers to ensure cost, schedule, and performance integration.

Skills

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

TM1

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Finance Controller to support the Program Management Office (PMO).

This role provides end-to-end financial and business management expertise, including cradle-to-grave financial management for complex federal programs and FFP, cost-plus, and T&M contracts. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of defense program finance experience, strong Deltek Costpoint skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.