Lead, Program Finance

Lead, Program Finance

About the role

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Responsibilities

• Works to achieve program operational targets to impact overall division results.
• Communicates with program management and cross-functional teammates to explain and interpret information.
• Supports development and maintenance of program IMS and budget.
• Leads program financial processes: EVMS, CDRL preparation, and financial forecasting.
• Creates process flows and training documents for EVMS, financial forecasting, CDRL reporting and EAC processes.
• Advises program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices.
• Owns the team's execution of program finance deliverables; inclusive of EVMS, CDRL’s, ERP system management, financial forecasting, and process improvement objectives.
• Supports from a process and EVMS perspective for audits and other financial activities.
• Trains, oversees, supports and develops PFA, PMO and functional staff as needed (specifically from an Earned Value perspective to ensure we are consistent across the Division and amongst other divisions).
• Absolutely required to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Minimum 2 years experience in Program Controls.
• Minimum 1 year experience in team leadership.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Attention to detail and ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment.
• Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management, EVMS certification is a plus.
• Experience with creating financial forecasts.
• Proficiency with a financial ERP system, such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or SAP.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.