Advanced Financial Specialist Job at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc Pittsfield, MA 01201
$89,200 - $96,500 a year
Basic Qualifications :
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
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.
Providing leadership and oversight on complex projects, you’ll prepare, analyze and evaluate financial information associated with forecasts and cost pools for budget, forecast, pricing, planning, invoicing and control. Additionally, the highly proficient Advanced Financial Specialist will actively monitor the actual costs of programs and compare allocations to the budgeted costs to identify and understand variances, interprets data to determine present and future financial performance and performs month end close activities for assigned programs.
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.
Providing leadership and oversight on complex projects, you’ll prepare, analyze and evaluate financial information associated with forecasts and cost pools for budget, forecast, pricing, planning, invoicing and control. Additionally, the highly proficient Advanced Financial Specialist will actively monitor the actual costs of programs and compare allocations to the budgeted costs to identify and understand variances, interprets data to determine present and future financial performance and performs month end close activities for assigned programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Prepares, analyzes and evaluates financial information associated with the program(s) or department forecasts and cost pools for budget, forecast, pricing, planning, invoicing and control
- Monitors actual costs of program and compares to budgeted costs to identify and understand variances
- Interprets data to determine present and future financial performance
- Performs month end close activities for assigned programs
- Performs studies and summarizes recommendations related to investment/business opportunities, future trends and impact of governmental requirements/financial regulations
- Leads and coordinates the processes and procedures for collecting, consolidating, analyzing, and developing departmental or cost pool budgets, capital budgets, Strategic Business Plans, New Business Funds, and/or Rate Control
- Performs work that is consultative in nature and includes complex analysis
- Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Highly proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
- Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
- Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
- Leadership and supervisory skills
- Solid technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Sarbanes-Oxley audit and reporting requirements
- Solid knowledge of Long Term Accounting for Government contracts, Financial Accounting Standards Board statements, Securities Exchange Act
- General Dynamics MS division policies and procedures
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word, Essbase, Hyperion and Oracle
- Considerable knowledge of all computerized Finance Systems
- Effective and clear communication and presentation skills
- Moderately complex financial analysis skills
- Solid knowledge of revenue recognition and profit analysis concepts and techniques
- Strong background of working with cross functional teams as well as independently
- Strong organizational skills
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Considerable knowledge of Earned Value methodology and Earned Value Management systems
- Advanced knowledge in the use of Hyperion and Essbase
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Salary Note: This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. Combined Salary Range: USD $89,200.00 - USD $96,500.00 /Yr. Company Overview:
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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