Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

ID: 2026-75406
US-IN-Ft. Wayne US-MA-Taunton
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 10/6/2026
Category: Accounting/Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

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; Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred; CPA or CMA preferred

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies that are often classified. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll work with amazing engineers to invent the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe. We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare.

As a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist , you'll prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysis and special projects as assigned. Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, you'll engage directly with program management to analyze and understand financial performance and report on program and contractual risks while managing funding issues. You will initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions, ensuring timely collection of cash. We'll rely on you to monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements. O racle EPM knowledge preferred.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
• Experience in a government contracting environment
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation
• Knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
• In-depth knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

What sets you apart:

• Ability to analyze data and reconcile financial accounts
• O racle EPM knowledge
• Knowledge of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience managing financials for cost plus and cost plus incentive contracts
• Proficiency in financial performance analysis, risk identification, and reporting

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 work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is on-site with the option to flex moving forward. We are not offering a relocation package at this time.

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 $100,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /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

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