Program Financial Specialist

Program Financial Specialist

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of whats possible. Here youll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge? We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR / VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As a Program Finance Specialist (Sr Program Fin Spec), youll prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysis and special projects as assigned. Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, youll engage directly with program management to analyze and understand financial performance and report on program and contractual risks while managing funding issues. You will initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions, ensuring timely collection of cash. Well rely on you to monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements.

Representative duties and tasks include :

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned
• Review purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly
• Analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risks and funding issues
• Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues
• Analyze and present financial status of assigned program(s), including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and projections to program management during formal monthly review process
• Monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of billing and collection of cash
• Collaborate with program management team to manage financial aspects, optimizing program cash flow and profitability
• Perform month end close activities for assigned programs / business
• Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements
• Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates. Complete and prepare booking rates in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in audit preparations and reviews with auditors as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate charges to contracts / programs based on contractual terms and conditions. Make adjustments in the system(s) as needed
• Provide leadership and analysis in preparation of long term strategic planning; forecasting orders, sales, margins, cash and investments
• Perform analysis and summarize recommendations related to investment / business opportunities, future trends and impact of governmental requirements / financial regulations
• Provide support of proposal activity including modeling potential financial results, developing proposal estimate rationale

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Note : This position is on-site in Ft Wayne IN...flex scheduling may be available, but remote telework is not an option. We are NOT offering relocation assistance at this time.

Combined Salary Range USD $72,000.00 - USD $77,000.00 / Yr.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans