Financial Manager - FPS

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Manager to join our dynamic Finance team. This position is ideal for a highly skilled financial professional with extensive technical expertise who is ready to take the next step into a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Program Team responsible for processing new R&D program start packages, Period of Performance (PoP) extensions, Total Estimated Cost (TEC) increases, funding de-obligation requests, grants, non-federal contracts, sponsor reporting, and program closeouts.
• Track programs with funding deficits and coordinate corrective actions while ensuring reporting data is accurate, timely, and actionable.
• Utilize the Laboratory's SAP S/4HANA financial system and the Air Force's FinCon system to execute financial transactions and analyze program funding.
• Prepare the weekly funding and new start briefing materials for review by the laboratory’s senior leadership.
• Partner closely with Contracting and Accounting to ensure timely processing of grants, non-federal contracts, proposal approvals, and budget actions.
• Ensure Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables are completed and submitted in accordance with contract requirements, including distribution of sponsor reports and maintenance of sponsor and Laboratory points of contact.
• Ensure program closeouts are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with Laboratory and sponsor requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve management reports that support Laboratory decision-making, including the Mod Request Tracker, Exhaust Report, and other operational reporting tools.
• Partner with the Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to maintain and enhance SAP Analytics Cloud Financial Performance Dashboards.
• Collaborate with Digital Solutions and FP&A to transition manual reporting into automated Power BI dashboards and other enterprise reporting solutions.
• Maintain shared documentation, procedures, and knowledge repositories in accordance with established business processes.
• Utilize Analysis for Office, Business Warehouse, SAP S/4HANA, and other reporting tools to analyze financial data and support Business Managers, technical divisions, and government sponsors.
• Continuously evaluate and improve business processes to increase efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance customer experience.
• Develop and maintain analytical models that project future business outcomes, identify financial risks, and support proactive decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Laboratory policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable financial regulations.
• Lead or participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in business or a related field preferred (MBA preferred).
• 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, business operations, government acquisition, or related fields beyond degree requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple competing responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in financial management, business operations, and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced staff while fostering a collaborative and customer-focused work environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, Project, and Power Query.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, develop, and present complex financial information and recommendations.
• Promised ability to streamline and improve business processes through automation, AI, or other technology solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

Benefits

This position offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, a matching 401K, paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.), tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs, mentorship programs, a range of work-life balance options, and much more!