Strategic Finance Lead for Defense & Security Facilities

Parsons; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an accomplished Defense and Security Facilities Directorate Finance Lead to join our corporate finance team in Centreville, VA. You will partner with IS Sector leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for the D&S Facilities portfolio.

The role focuses on market financial leadership, project controls coordination, and strategic decision support, with travel up to 25% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Project Finance, preferably supporting engineering and construction or complex project environments.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations/market leaders to drive financial performance.
• Strong understanding of project-based businesses (revenue recognition, EACs, change orders, margin analysis).
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, coordinating with both sector Finance (Infrastructure Solutions Finance) and market leadership.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites to support our customers and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Finance partner to the Sr.VP/Market Lead, Defense & Security Facilities (D&SF), providing insight, challenge, and support on all financial matters.
• Lead development and consolidation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plan for the D&SF portfolio.
• Monitor and report on revenue, margin, indirects, and cash performance versus plan; recommend actions to close gaps or capitalize on upside.
• Support market strategy and portfolio shaping decisions (e.g., where to grow, where to improve margins, and where to exit).

Skills

Finance partner

Forecasting

Budgeting

EACs

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field

CPA/CMA/CFA or MBA

Job description

Parsons is seeking an accomplished Defense and Security Facilities Directorate Finance Lead to join our corporate finance team in Centreville, VA. You will partner with IS Sector leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for the D&S Facilities portfolio.

The role focuses on market financial leadership, project controls coordination, and strategic decision support, with travel up to 25% to project sites.