Manager I Program Finance

About the role

The Manager I Program Finance position is responsible for the financial management of a large, complex program or several smaller complex programs for an organization or LOB (may include staff management). This includes providing financial support such as internal and external monthly/weekly financial reporting, analysis of results, EAC development and variance analysis, contract funding limitations and notifications, accurate and complete project set-up, and timely corrections/maintenance of cost reports. The role also drives continuous improvement in department performance, applies critical thinking to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensures adherence to GAAP and corporate policies, develops forecasts, and provides leadership and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Financial & Program Analysis management functions of the company
• Ensure soundness of analysis, good business judgment, compliance with policies and procedures, adequacy of results, and that all costs and reasonable fees have been provided for
• Obtain agreement on previously determined goals and objectives through negotiation, persuasion, and advocacy
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective business relationships with, and serve as point of contact with, government, commercial, foreign, and domestic customers
• Oversee global linearity of manufacturing activities and forecasting, track cost-down initiatives across the assigned programs and LOB
• Understand standards of conduct to include: conflicts of interests, improper practices, liability, and fraud
• Understand contract design and structure to include: FFP; CPIF; CPFF; CPAF; BOA; IDIQ; Foreign Military Sale (FMS); and International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), and, competitive and sole source procurements
• Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
• Ability to negotiate forward pricing rate proposals and settlements
• Participate in acquisition planning strategies including: the definition of contract requirements and risks, and, market research
• Support proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation
• Evaluate, coach, and develop staff
• Provide leadership and guidance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least ten years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
• MA, MS and/or professional certification is highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
• Strong contract compliance knowledge
• Strong leadership and developmental skills
• Ability to mentor and train others
• Ability to guide difficult analysis on programs

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least ten years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
• Additional Preferred Skills: Capability and flexibility to handle multiple tasks in restricted timeframes to support project goals; excellent verbal and written communication skills; prior demonstrated capability to present information and analysis to senior management; expert in Project Controls systems, processes and procedures; demonstrated understanding of the Engineering, Procurement and Finance processes; strong ability to interface with other disciplines, customer reps and subcontractors as required; experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria and directing Project Controls activities; experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office; experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and home office; ability to quickly understand in detail the scope of work required to be performed, to the point of being able to develop appropriate schedule/work plans; ability to produce and present high quality project reporting and analysis

Skills

• Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
• Strong leadership and developmental skills
• Ability to mentor and train others
• Ability to guide difficult analysis on programs
• Expert in Project Controls systems, processes and procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of the Engineering, Procurement and Finance processes
• Strong ability to interface with other disciplines, customer reps and subcontractors as required
• Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria and directing Project Controls activities
• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office
• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and home office
• Ability to quickly understand in detail the scope of work required to be performed, to the point of being able to develop appropriate schedule/work plans
• Ability to produce and present high quality project reporting and analysis

Benefits

Top Benefits (Subject To Terms Of Applicable Policies/plans): Competitive Salary, Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan, Medical insurance for self and eligible family members, Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid time off and paid holidays, Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave, 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off), Hybrid Working Environment

Pay

The annualized pay range for this role is $145,000.00-$160,000.00 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 10%

Schedule

The position offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)