Manager - Program Finance

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Job Title:
Manager, Program Finance

Location:

Huntsville, AL (On-Site)

The role of the Program Finance Manager is to partner with the business line leadership team to develop financial strategies and implement program finance best practices in support of financial planning, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), program affordability initiatives, cost management activities, and program growth. This position will be responsible for managing the financial position of large and/or complex U.S. Government (USG) programs and contracts.

This position will be a valuable member of the finance leadership team and partner with the respective Program Directors, Program Managers, and functional organizations to support financial planning, program execution, and the overall business objectives of HDUSA. Responsible for developing plans to optimize financial performance, including collaboration with respective program leadership, and functional team counterparts in contracts, engineering, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Business Development (BD).

Additionally, the ideal candidate brings program finance expertise, with a solid understanding of defense/regulated environments (FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audits) and has an excellent understanding and management acumen of program EACs which drive business performance with data‑driven information for leadership decision making.

• Ability to communicate financial information verbally and in writing.
• Lead development of program EACs, including profitability analysis, Risk & Opportunity (R&O) assessments for each program in accordance with HDUSA policy.
• Perform financial analysis to support program and business decision making assessments.
• Identify and recommend solutions to resolve program financial risk issues.
• Coordinates with the accounting team to facilitate monthly close process for revenue recognition and updates to the program profitability as required in accordance with HDUSA policy.
• Support internal and external program audits as required.
• Manage and ensure timely preparation and responses to government agencies (i.e. DCMA, DCAA, DoD, etc.) on audit requests and reports as requested.
• Support monthly business reviews to include program financial reporting, variance analysis, financial metrics (revenue, profit, etc.), and contract schedule.
• Support program proposal development, including support to contract negotiations, and recommendations regarding pricing strategies and risks and opportunities.
• Excellent understanding of the various Government contract types (e.g. FFP, FPI, CP, T&M, etc.,) and risk associated with each.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Experience supporting external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Partners with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, and Business Development) to proactively identify R&Os.
• Brief responsible Business Leadership team on financial program status, potential financial risk areas, corrective action plans, and necessary mitigation activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• MBA or master’s in accounting or finance are strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including direct experience in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry, including experience with complex defense manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience managing and development of program EACs, including in…