Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist - Scottsdale, AZ

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the role

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) provides premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients. As a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist, you will work in a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies, supporting high-stakes national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and present program financial status — including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow — to senior program management and customers at formal reviews.
• Manage accounts receivable, cash contributions, billing preparation, and cash collection across assigned programs.
• Support month-end close activities and earnings rate reviews in compliance with GAAP and GDMS policies.
• Lead financial planning activities including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, and strategic long-range planning.
• Participate in audit preparations and inter-company transaction compliance reviews.
• Engage directly with senior-level program management to mitigate program and contractual risk on large, complex programs.
• Identify and apply AI tools for continuous process improvement and innovation.
• Present financial program status directly to customers at significant program reviews.
• Develop proposals including ECP, CAPEX business cases, ROMs, or Financial Management Reviews.

Requirements

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

Skills

• 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.
• Demonstrated initiative in executing projects independently with minimal direction.

Benefits

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

Pay

Target salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr. Actual pay may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Schedule

• This role requires you to be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week.
• You can be based out of our AZ, MA, or VA hubs.