Head of Finance-Home Based

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Finance Manager brings both a strategic and operational focus to the Finance team for program planning and financial operations, with a particular emphasis on delivery of solid financial plans and improved compliance and controls. The Finance Manager is responsible for overall business area financial forecasts and reporting. Participates in indirect budget planning and headcount planning and tracking. In this role, one provides financial guidance based on organizational goals and company policy.

Position Responsibilities Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting, preparation of monthly financial information in support of reviews by Senior Management

Monitor and ensure implementation of financial policies (including but not limited to: Revenue Recognition, Timekeeping, Cost, Inventory, Estimating System compliance, etc).

Provide day-to-day financial direction to the business area

Supports internal and external audits.

Oversees the preparation of budgets and schedules for specific programs and financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis

Supports Indirect Department Budgeting for the assigned departments including utilization reviews and detailed variance analysis

Supports Proposal activity for new captures including negotiations while working with home office proposal / costing team to develop compliant price / cost volumes

Assists in the development of detailed integrated master Program Schedules for on-contract, internal research and development & new captures

Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Working knowledge of ERP, SCM, and CRM software/applications

Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)

Must be able to effectively work with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results

Cradle to Grave - Financial Management experience managing a program from proposal through delivery and payment

Knowledge of Cobra & MS Project knowledge is desirable

Experience using Oracle EBS preferred

Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).

ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

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We don't just build defense technology - we redefine what's possible. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian but we're not building history, we're building what's next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.