Program Finance Manager - Defense Manufacturer

Program Finance Manager

Location: Long Island, NY

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually

Industry: Defense Technology / Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Nesco Resource is recruiting a Program Finance Manager for a leading defense technology manufacturing firm on Long Island.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with Program Managers to manage the financial performance of complex, long-term defense contracts. You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, profitability analysis, and government contract compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Managers to monitor contract budgets, costs, profitability, and financial risks.
• Prepare and manage financial forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
• Track program spending, revenue recognition, billing, cash flow, and gross margins.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVMS), program budgets, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial performance, identify cost variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Support proposal pricing, cost estimates, and financial audits.
• Improve financial reporting, forecasting processes, and ERP data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of program finance or related financial management experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or government contracting.
• Experience managing program budgets, cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS); Deltek COBRA experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export control eligibility requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established defense technology manufacturer supporting complex, mission-critical programs. This is an opportunity to work directly with program leadership, influence financial decisions, and contribute to the success of long-term defense contracts.

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Nesco Resource.