Strategic Program Control & Finance Manager

Applied Research Solutions; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive benefits package

Awards and recognition program

Personalized attention from ARS Senior

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Control Manager to provide strategic leadership for division-level business operations, finance, and program control within the Defense and Intelligence Operating Group. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analytics to support executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a strong background in government contracting, accounting, and program finance, with experience in pricing contracts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years of Program Control/Program Financial experience in federal government contracting environment.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Use your demonstrated Business Operations, including Finance, Program Control and Business Management expertise, to support and lead the Program Management Office at a division level within the Defense and Intelligence Operating Group.
• Report on and manage Division results with direct interaction with the Division Vice President/General Manager as well as the Operating Group Operations Vice Presidents and President.
• Develop program related financial data and metrics and lead program budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide oversight on financial tracking and the efficiency and effectiveness of financial programs as well as follow up on audit resolution and corrective actions.
• Apply your understanding of the strategic picture and drill down into the analysis of financial data on a monthly basis and for contribution to the long-term strategic plan.
• Use government accounting background to coordinate and participate in month end closing.
• Experience in managing a remote team in multiple locations.
• Serve as a business partner and adviser to leadership on all program financial matters.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Program management

Financial analysis

Strategic leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Costpoint

TM1

Cognos

MS Office

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Control Manager to provide strategic leadership for division-level business operations, finance, and program control within the Defense and Intelligence Operating Group. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analytics to support executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a strong background in government contracting, accounting, and program finance, with experience in pricing contracts and