Aston Carter Hiring for Sr. Finance Manager Job at San Diego, CA Full Time

Sr. Finance Manager

San Diego, CA

Hybrid

Description:
This position is an integral member of the business area leadership team and a key contributor in developing and executing strategies for business objectives. Manages the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive, quarterly, annual, and multi-year financial forecasts. Responsible for key financial metrics; bookings, revenue, profit, and cash.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quarterly, annual and 5-year financial forecast coordination – Lead forecast activities for key financial metrics, analysis and reporting, manage variance analysis of actual performance vs. plan.
• Validate program Estimate at Completion (EAC) assumptions are accurately represented as part of the financial forecast process.
• Oversee and manage the collaborative development of IR&D, Bid & Proposal, CAPEX, OPEX, and Inventory budgets.
• Actively seek areas of improvement in tools and processes, review existing financial processes and develop new and/or improved financial planning processes, identify risk and opportunities, recommend solutions, and manage corrective actions to maintain financial stability.
• Lead variance analysis activities throughout the year and drive ad hoc analytics to support the business as well as manage similar efforts when requested, routinely communicate operational & financial performance trends, historical & forecasted using appropriate metrics.
• Ensure business excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, development, and retention of professional talent.
• Acts as primary contact for Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents concerning financial matters in relation to operational decisions and will conduct briefings and financial reviews for internal customers.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and accounting practices.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or similar field and 10 + years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting with 5 years in a management/leadership position.
• Must have experience in a government contractor environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in aerospace and defense.
• MBA, CPA or CMA certification highly preferred
• Must demonstrate a detailed application of industry and government finance/accounting management principles and practices as well as comprehensive finance/accounting leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to resolve complex management and finance/accounting problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more finance/accounting management areas. Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong analytical skills, documentation skills, collaboration, and people skills.
• Capable of interfacing objectively with people at all levels and all functions within the organization including Strat Dev, Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, Senior and Top Corporate Management.
• Advanced experience with complex financial spreadsheets and formulas.
• Ability to design executive level reports & present

About Aston Carter:
At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.