Manager - Program Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of program EACs, including profitability analysis, Risk & Opportunity (R&O) assessments for each program in accordance with HDUSA policy.
• Perform financial analysis to support program and business decision making assessments.
• Identify and recommend solutions to resolve program financial risk issues.
• Coordinates with the accounting team to facilitate monthly close process for revenue recognition and updates to the program profitability as required in accordance with HDUSA policy.
• Support internal and external program audits as required.
• Manage and ensure timely preparation and responses to government agencies (i.e. DCMA, DCAA, DoD, etc.) on audit requests and reports as requested.
• Support monthly business reviews to include program financial reporting, variance analysis, financial metrics (revenue, profit, etc.), and contract schedule.
• Support program proposal development, including support to contract negotiations, and recommendations regarding pricing strategies and risks and opportunities.
• Excellent understanding of the various Government contract types (e.g. FFP, FPI, CP, T&M, etc.,) and risk associated with each.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Experience supporting external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Partners with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, and Business Development) to proactively identify R&Os.
• Brief responsible Business Leadership team on financial program status, potential financial risk areas, corrective action plans, and necessary mitigation activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including direct experience in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry, including experience with complex defense manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience managing and development of program EACs, including in complex USG manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the financial performance of their programs, providing management with an early warning of potential performance issues, identifying risks and offering recommended solutions.
• Lead the budgeting, cost control and variance analysis, internal/external reporting, risk management and financial support for their programs.
• Development of quarterly EACs, analyze and assist in the accurate projection of the Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), and updated financial forecast estimates.
• Mentor and lead financial analysts with organization of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), including creation and maintenance of charge numbers.
• Analyze costs and personnel ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct end objective.
• Analyze workforce planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Compile and develop program financial artifacts such as EV reports, graphs, and analysis, as required for customer reporting.
• Develop and present briefing of program financial status to customer.
• Educate Program Office with internal reports on cost and schedule performance.
• Solid knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, indirect rate structures, government contracts / programs, and compliance in regulated environments.
• Understanding of the DFARs criteria for the various USG Business Systems, ensuring adherence and ability to maintain approved and compliant business systems.
• Understanding of GAAP, financial controls (SOX), and integration with ERP/MRP systems and various automated tools.
• Solid communication skills—able to translate financials into clear, actionable insights for business and program leadership.