Strategic Finance & Operations Manager - Gov Contracting

SubSea Craft Limited; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SubSea Craft Limited is seeking a Finance & Business Operations Manager to ensure strong financial discipline, support operational performance and enable strategic execution across the operating unit. This role drives efficient processes, optimized resource use, and alignment across teams to deliver measurable results.

The position requires direct experience with a U.S. Government contractor, experience in program finance, accounting and EAC management, and the ability to travel 10% or more.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with a U.S. Government contractor, with significant expertise in program finance, accounting, EAC management, and long-term contract revenue recognition.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing, business planning and program financial management within a U.S. Government contracting environment
• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of Aerospace Industry experience, or a Master's degree and 7+ years.
• Ability to travel 10% or more.
• Active Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate core business management activities including accounting, financial planning and pricing.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close processes, including consolidation, reconciliations, EAC profitability assessments, and cash flow/balance sheet oversight.
• Lead Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) development aligned with long-term business strategy.
• Provide clear financial analysis and reporting for operating unit and Group Senior Leadership.
• Prioritize and manage Non-Contractual Technical Activity (NCTA) and Capital Expenditure investments, including obtaining required Group approvals.
• Support end-to-end proposal development—from draft RFP review through award—including basis-of-estimate development, indirect rate application, pricing strategy, and leadership presentations.
• Manage the operating unit compliance activities, including the relationship with independent auditors and tax advisors.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations to support business and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Program finance

Accounting

EAC management

Long-term contract revenue recognition

Proposal pricing

Business planning

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years aerospace experience

Master's degree with 7+ years aerospace experience

Job description

SubSea Craft Limited is seeking a Finance & Business Operations Manager to ensure strong financial discipline, support operational performance and enable strategic execution across the operating unit. This role drives efficient processes, optimized resource use, and alignment across teams to deliver measurable results.

The position requires direct experience with a U.S. Government contractor, experience in program finance, accounting and EAC management, and the ability to travel 10% or more.