Among bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks: 31% (high).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

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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.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, plus 8 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Experience with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, pricing, invoicing, and cost control in a government contracting environment.

Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act requirements, government accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Experience with revenue recognition, long-term accounting for government contracts, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Oracle, Hyperion, and Essbase.

What you’ll experience

Lead the development, consolidation, and roll-up of department and cost-pool budgets, capital budgets, strategic business plans, new business funds, and rate-control activities.

Perform month-end close activities and analyze program, department, and cost-pool financial data for budgets, forecasts, pricing, planning, invoicing, and control.

Monitor actual program costs against budgeted costs; investigate variances; and support profitability, cash-flow, and balance-sheet analysis.

Support proposal development, customer negotiations, and fact-finding activities, including pricing-system analysis and rate-application methodologies.

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What sets you apart

Advanced knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, rates and compliance, cost proposals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and travel functions.

Experience developing Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and supporting government proposal pricing activities.

Knowledge of corporate financial statement consolidation, supplemental schedules, and financial reporting.

Experience conducting investment and business-opportunity analyses, including assessments of financial regulations and government requirements.

Experience analyzing complex financial data to evaluate current and future financial performance.

Our Commitment to You:

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off, if desired, through a 9/80 schedule.

Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.

Learn more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.

Workplace Options:

This position is on-site in Manassas VA with the option to flex moving forward. We are / are not offering a relocation package at this time. You will be required to be in the office 3 days per week.

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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