Senior Advanced Financial Specialist

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.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. The highly proficient and extremely experience Sr Advanced Financial Specialist will manage the development and financial planning function for all annual plans including the Business Plan, department budgets, the Capital Plan, and the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal, along with assisting the Controller to monitor Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet account activity for profitability and cash flow analysis. You’ll operate in a gatekeeper capacity to ensure program finance analysts and controllers comply with company policy and procedure, audit requirement, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc. compliance issues. Additionally, this individual will provide consultative, tactical advice to management, based on analysis, to improve outcomes and mitigate losses.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Fully proficient technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Sarbanes-Oxley audit and reporting requirements
• Fully proficient knowledge of revenue recognition and profit analysis concepts and techniques

What sets you apart:

• Subject matter expert (SME) in field and working to further knowledge in adjacent fields
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of all computerized finance systems
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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