Strategic Program Finance Manager - EVMS & Govt Accounting

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

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.