Program Finance Manager

Job Summary

The Program Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial performance of moderately complex programs, including reporting, analysis, EAC development, variance review, contract funding oversight, and accurate project setup and maintenance. Develops sales, bookings, profit, investment, and cash forecasts, while providing leadership, coaching, and development to staff.  Ensures compliance with GAAP and corporate revenue-recognition policies, supports risk identification and mitigation, and drives continuous improvement. This role will report directly to the Director of Program Finance and will oversee a team.

What You Will Do

• Lead Financial & Program Analysis functions, ensuring sound analysis, compliance, and accurate financial results.
• Manage and coach program finance team to perform key activities: BOEs, budgets, variance analysis, EVMS, EACs, forecasting, cash/working capital, contractual reporting, risk management, ROI, audits, and program reviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, commercial, and international customers; serve as primary contact.
• Support negotiations with government agencies, prime contractors, and foreign customers.
• Oversee global manufacturing linearity, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Apply standards of conduct and understanding of key contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPIF, CPFF, and T&M).
• Support proposal development, including cost estimating, pricing, RFP review, risk mitigation, and negotiations.
• Apply knowledge of source selection processes, including cost/price analysis and debriefings.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, with at least 7 years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, SOX, GAAP, and IFRS.
• Strong contract compliance expertise. 
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and staff development skills.
• Advanced financial analysis capabilities and ability to guide complex program analyses.
• Ability to conduct internal training on relevant financial topics.