Associate Vice President Finance, CMS Group

Job Description / Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Vice President and Segment Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President of Finance is a key contributor to the Space, Cyber and Directed Energy (SCDE) Segment Finance team. This role has three primary focus areas:

• Program Controls & Finance Leadership – ensuring contract execution meets cost, schedule and performance objectives while complying with U.S. Government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS, EVMS).
• Acquisition Integration Leadership – overseeing the financial integration of acquired businesses into corporate/segment systems, processes and compliance frameworks and the integration of the Cyber & Mission Services (CMS) group into Oracle Fusion.
• Financial Modeling for New Business – delivering robust financial models and analysis to support strategic growth initiatives for the segment.

• Oversee all program finance activities and act as the senior liaison between Finance, Program Management, Contracts, and Operations.
• Build strong customer relations to provide high‑level financial support.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete) reports for all programs.
• Maintain compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and support program managers in analyzing performance against baseline plans.
• Drive proactive variance analysis, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to keep programs on schedule and within budget.
• Support strategic decision‑making for contract changes, scope modifications and program closeouts.
• Partner with Program Management to forecast program revenue, costs and cash flow in a publicly traded, fast‑paced environment.
• Review and approve program financial data provided to government customers and auditors.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired companies, aligning with corporate accounting policies, indirect rate structures and government compliance requirements.
• Oversee the transition of acquired program finance, accounting and reporting systems into the corporate ERP and Financial Planning Systems.
• Align acquired contract portfolios with corporate program finance processes and compliance frameworks.
• Develop integration plans that mitigate disruption to contract execution and cash flow.
• Partner with Accounting, Corporate Finance, Operations, Contracts, HR and IT to ensure seamless cultural and operational integration.
• Lead acquisition financial modeling and due diligence for potential targets identified by Product Line General Managers or Executive Leadership Teams.
• Support teaming agreements, business‑to‑business initiatives, partnerships or joint venture establishments for assigned group.
• Establish and implement policy in assigned financial areas and ensure compliance with critical business processes.
• Provide regular and ad hoc financial analyses and information.
• Ensure adequate financial procedures and controls are in place and adhered to.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting (or equivalent education, training, and experience).
• Minimum 12+ years of finance experience in the Aerospace and Defense/Technology field with at least 8+ years of direct managerial experience.
• Experience with project accounting.
• Experience with ERP & Financial Planning Systems (Unanet, One Stream, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Experience managing budgets and the annual planning process.
• Experience reviewing contracts and preparing financial models.
• Experience in a public company setting.

• MBA, CMA or advanced degree preferred.
• Strong written and analytical skills with experience presenting financial information to executive‑level management.
• Competency working cross‑functionally and influencing others through interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in project management and financial transactions within a programs‑based business, with commercial skills in profitably managing contract/program execution.
• Ability to think strategically, explore multiple paths and adapt decision‑making style to situational circumstances.
• Leadership skills that inspire,…