Job Description
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense
Top Secret/SCI level security clearance is preferred but not required. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a
Sr Advanced Program Financial Analyst . This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS: - Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned
- Review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly
- Analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risks and funding issues
- Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues
- Manage financials for larger and or more complex programs (predominantly larger fixed price contracts, and multiple large competitive product lines). Engage directly with senior level program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risk.
- Analyze and present financial status of assigned program(s), including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and projections to program management during formal monthly review process
- Present financial status of programs to customers at significant customer program reviews
- Manage and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of billing and collection of cash
- Collaborate with program management team to manage financial aspects of program, optimizing program cash flow and profitability
- Perform month end close activities for assigned programs/business
- Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements
- Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates. Complete and prepare booking rates in a timely and accurate manner
- Participate in audit preparations and reviews with auditors as needed
- Manage financial performance on inter-company sales agreements and ensures that inter-company transactions comply with agreements
- Ensure timely and accurate charges to contracts/programs based on contractual terms and conditions. Make adjustments in the system(s) as needed.
- Provide leadership and analysis in preparation of long term strategic planning; forecasting orders, sales, margins, cash and investments
- Perform analysis and summarize recommendations related to investment/business opportunities, future trends and impact of governmental requirements/financial regulations
- Provide support of proposal activity including modeling potential financial results, developing proposal estimate rationale, documentation, preparing internal rate of return, present value and payback analyses, labor projections, etc., for Engineering Change Proposals, Contract Modifications, CAPEX business cases, ROMs or Financial Management Reviews.
- FP&A Only: Perform financial planning function by directing financial activities for the areas of assignment including the overhead budgets, capital budgeting, new business funds, forecasting, financial reporting, performance measurement, audit support, and ad hoc analysis
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Highly proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the positio
- Advanced analytical capabilities to quickly assess new information and provide highly complex financial analysis for senior management
- Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
- Demonstrated effective and clear communication and presentation skills
- Highly proficient knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies
- Demonstrated courage to confront reality, challenge opposing positions and influence others
- Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships
- Highly proficient knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics policies and procedures, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
- Ability to allocate time effectively/efficiently to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders
- Commitment to produce accurate and timely work products
- Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
Our Commitment to You: - An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options: This
position requires you to be on-site but may have flexibility to work from home a few days a week in our Scottsdale, AZ facility. A fully remote workplace option is not available and we are not offering relocation assistance at this time.
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Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range USD $113,500.00 - USD $120,500.00 /Yr.
Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Job Tags
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