Project Control Financial Manager

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best!

We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA:
Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge technologies and capabilities to meet those needs.

SPA has an immediate need for a Deputy Business Manager

• Implement best practices to support financial planning, policies, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Facilitate clear and effective communications with the PCA Team and Finance and division leadership.
• Lead the PCA team through monthly close cycles and daily operational challenges, including funding, invoicing, accruals, Estimate at Completion (EACs), and project setup.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, as well as create training materials to enhance team capabilities.
• Oversee and monitor the division’s indirect budget, including tracking and reporting on expenditures, and forecasting accurately.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of the annual financial waterfall, incorporating active programs and pipeline opportunities, and oversee PCA inputs during forecasting cycles.
• Collaborate closely with the Division Business Manager to track and report on costs, revenue, and profits, conducting monthly variance analyses and identifying trends or discrepancies in forecasts; work with the team to resolve data-related issues.
• Design and generate templates to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
• Create and maintain internal financial reports and deliverables for leadership review. Prepare and present program and division finance data to various levels of company leadership.
• Support cash flow management by approving expenses, ensuring timely invoice submission to clients, and analyzing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to identify process improvements.
• Manage, review, and submit all monthly accruals prepared by the team.
• Participate in pricing exercises and assist in developing accurate cost estimates.
• Support financial planning and forecasting activities while performing controller duties such as managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger journal entries.
• Collaborate with Program Managers division leadership to support operational program success and coordinate with cross-functional and line organizations.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by balancing month-end closing activities with participation in program management and customer meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Project Control Analyst, with expertise in program forecasting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) for Government Contractors
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos reporting tools

Desired

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with FAR compliance, CAS compliance, DCAA compliance, GAAP compliance, and SOX compliance
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting in FocusPoint or similar (TM1) budgeting tool
• Experience supporting the financial requirements for direct programs and monthly close participation
• 2+ years of proven management experience
• TS Clearance with ability for SCI