Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

About the role

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. GDMS employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and presenting program financial status — including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow — to senior program management and customers at formal reviews
• Managing accounts receivable, cash contributions, billing preparation, and cash collection across assigned programs
• Supporting month-end close activities and earnings rate reviews in compliance with GAAP and GDMS policies
• Leading financial planning activities including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, and strategic long-range planning
• Participating in audit preparations and inter-company transaction compliance reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Skills & experience

• Advanced financial analysis skills with the ability to assess complex data and deliver clear insights to senior leadership
• Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, rates, compliance, and cost proposal functions
• Strong command of ERP systems and related technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, FAR, CAS, TINA, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across various stakeholders with accuracy and timeliness
• Experience managing financials for large and/or complex programs, including fixed price contracts and competitive product lines
• Knowledge of ERP systems and related financial technologies
• Familiarity with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Experience with proposal support activities such as financial modeling, IRR/present value analysis, or labor projections
• Background in government accounting, TINA compliance, or GDMS-equivalent policies and procedures

What sets you apart

• Experience engaging directly with senior-level program management to mitigate program and contractual risk on large, complex programs
• Ability to identify and apply AI tools for continuous process improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated initiative in executing projects independently with minimal direction
• Experience presenting financial program status directly to customers at significant program reviews
• Proven ability to develop proposals including ECP, CAPEX business cases, ROMs, or Financial Management Reviews

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

Pay

Target salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.