Sr. Specialist, Program Finance

Job Title: Sr. Spec. Program Finance

Job Code: 9338

Job Location:Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: 4/10

Job Description:

The Program Finance Analyst will support the program managers in the accurate, timely and complete financial reporting for assigned programs and projects. This role is expected to provide critical thinking support to PMs with strong assessment of risks, opportunities and actions needed to achieve business plans.

Essential Functions:

• The position partners and consults with multiple program managers to ensure accurate program financial reporting, forecasting and compliance to both accounting standards, contract requirements and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and / or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Manage Estimate at Completions (EACs) and profit impacts for assigned programs. Promptly communicate risks and opportunities as identified to finance management and business partners.
• Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing expenditure projections and ensure timely submission of incremental funding requests.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems / ERP
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, practices and procedures at the division and operating unit
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 6 years or more experience in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
• 6 years or more experience with excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office™package (Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Word®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Project®), Hyperion HFM/Planning and CostPoint ERP software a plus.
• 6 years or more experience in analytical, project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• 6 years or more experience in taking ownership, accepting accountability, and thriving under pressure.
• Must be a United States Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to implement and train the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) methods is preferred
• Experience with Federal Government contracting requirements - Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR), and International Transfer of Arms Regulations (ITAR) required.
• Strong understanding of government contract accounting, including quoting, progress payments, milestone and percent of completion billing and earned value management.
• Experience with Costpoint, MS Project, Deltek Cobra, and MPM preferred
• Prior Department of Defense experience