Control Account Manager

About the role

Support the financial planning, forecasting, and execution of complex government and aerospace programs by partnering closely with Program Management and operational leadership. Manage program financial performance across budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Program Management and operational teams to monitor financial performance, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting, program reviews, dashboards, and monthly operational presentations
• Support monthly close activities including accruals, journal entries, revenue recognition, and P&L reporting
• Aid in Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, manpower forecasting, backlog reporting, and long-range financial planning activities
• Analyze program financial data to identify trends, forecast impacts, and support operational decision-making
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFAR, CAS, SOX, GAAP/IFRS, and corporate financial reporting requirements
• Support government audit activities, contractual reporting requirements, and financial compliance initiatives
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial visibility
• Mentor and support junior financial analysts while collaborating across finance, contracts, program management, and operational teams

Requirements

• You are a detail-oriented finance professional with experience supporting government, aerospace, or defense-related programs in complex and highly regulated environments
• You understand how program financial performance ties directly to operational execution and are comfortable working across budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, cost analysis, and compliance activities
• You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• You are highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while operating within fast-paced, matrixed environments
• You help drive financial discipline, improve operational visibility, and support informed decision-making across mission-critical programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in government program finance, aerospace, defense, or related industries
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost control, EAC development, variance analysis, and revenue recognition activities
• Familiarity with government contracting environments and financial compliance requirements including FAR, DFAR, CAS, and SOX
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and related ERP/financial management systems
• Strong understanding of financial analysis principles, program controls, and operational finance processes
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to analyze, model, and present financial data effectively
• Experience supporting audits, contract reporting requirements, and executive-level financial reporting
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Professional certifications, advanced degrees, or experience supporting complex aerospace/DoD programs preferred

Benefits

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.