[Remote] Defense Industrial Directorate Finance Lead (Hybrid)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Parsons Corporation is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Finance/Project Controls Lead to support the Defense Industrial Directorate in their Federal Business. The position involves managing finances for a complex contract portfolio, providing financial support and guidance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective financial management and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Working in partnership with operations leaders, project controls, FP&A, Government Accounting, and other finance team members for completion of monthly and annual business plans and quarterly forecast updates, and supporting preparation of annual strategic and operational plans
• Manage and develop a team of five Project Control Analysts
• Providing comprehensive analyses of monthly operating results including identification of trends, gaps, and risk and opportunity areas within the business and operations
• Demonstrating expertise in the application of ASC 606 to the business’ contractual revenue streams, particularly at the outset of new contracts and during month-end close
• Being engrained in the business development and capture process, providing expert informed financial and business recommendations and inputs to bid strategies and pricing decisions
• Supporting quarterly project reviews, examining and asking questions about financial health and progress related to large and strategic projects
• Detailed understanding of CAS segments and impact of rates on programs
• Providing analysis and evaluation of various business initiatives and enabling performance to the approved investment plan (i.e. Capital vs expense and Return on Investment)
• Completing special projects as needed to support financial management within the business
• Ensuring rolling forecasts and budget activity accurately reflect the business’ operational assumptions, and preparing accurate mid-period forecasts that reduce the level of variability from actual results
• Managing review of billed and unbilled receivables to ensure cash receipts and cash flow goals are met, including accurate cash flow forecasting
• Demonstrating superior people engagement and management skills, including fostering a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities, and engaging proactively in creating a workforce of diverse thinking, while actively demonstrating the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce
• Supporting various internal and external audits, including internal system and control, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits, DCAA audits, and financial statement audits

Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business is required
• A minimum 10-15 years of experience in a financial capacity, preferably in the U.S. Federal Government contractor space
• Is a collaborative, open, cooperative, and supportive team player, within ES and across BUs
• Is a strong communicator and builds trust with BU and Sector executive leadership team, directorates and program managers as well as corporate leadership
• Track record of collaborating within the Finance and operational teams
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop a team of Finance professionals
• Demonstrates flexibility in providing data in varying formats to suit user needs
• Has experience working in a public company dealing with external third-party audit as well as executive leadership
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and recognize the importance of relationship building and professionalism in interacting with both senior management and staff employees
• Ability to support surge times requiring work outside normal business hours to meet financial reporting priorities
• Experience and ability to positively impact and resolve change management issues, including REAs, ECPs, etc
• Has a solid understanding of Joint Venture (JV) finance and risk management (both populated and un-populated)
• High energy, dynamic professional with strong leadership presence
• Demonstrate strong federal finance and accounting experience – FAR, CAS, FPR, certified pricing, etc
• Highly proficient with Costpoint, Excel and MS Office suite of business tools
• MBA, CFA or CPA
• M&A experience preferred supporting due diligence and integration as the need arises

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

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