Advanced Program Finance Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Arizona

Job description

• An atmosphere that prioritizes fiduciary responsibility, provides opportunities for growth, and celebrates achievements and contributions.
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next.
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge as it’s discovered.
• The ability to support the overall success of the organization.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.
• 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 an Advanced Program Finance Specialist , you’ll prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysis and special projects as assigned. Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, you’ll review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to an authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly. You’ll 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. We’ll rely on you to analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risk and funding issues, engaging directly with senior level program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
• Knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics policies and procedures, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
• Outstanding time-management in order to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Skills

Required

• Outstanding time-management
• Creative thinking
• Ability to multi-task
• Team player
• Collaborative
• General Ledger Accounting
• Rates and Compliance
• Cost Proposal functions
• Truth In Negotiations Act
• Cost Accounting Standards
• Federal Acquisition Regulation
• General Dynamics policies and procedures