Manager Program Finance

REPORTS TO: Director Program FinanceSUPERVISES: Financial Analyst I, II, IIIAuthorities / ResponsibilitiesPrinciple point of contact for all financial matters for Program Financial mattersLeads those individuals within area of responsibility by ensuring that personnel perform job duties accurately as well as manage and distribute required reports to management on a timely basisDevelops collaborative solutions on various financial issues for respective Program Directors and other ExecutivesManages customer relationships with Program Finance POCsSupports Program Executives, Directors and Project Managers, for respected program meetings and executive briefs related to FinanceLiaison between Program Office, Support departments and Finance to provide expertise and guidance for all program financial questionsDesigns and provides monthly analysis and a wide variety of analytical data involving the program revenue and cost impacts, including variance analysis explanationsCreates cost efficiency strategies to enable respective Programs to meet or exceed Company financial goalsCommunicates professional risks, opportunities, and potential concerns about the program to the respective Program ExecutiveGenerates Monthly Progress Summaries w/ analysis and provides to respective Executive for review and submittal to PresidentWorks with respective program offices to ensure forecast model reflects planned activities and milestones based on programmatic data. Provides this forecast data to Financial Analysis for reporting on a consolidated basis.Assists Financial Analysis department in modeling “what-if” scenariosRecommends and supports comprehensive Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviewsChannels Program Management EACs accurately to the Financial AnalysisProvides key information to support Baseline setting or initial EACs based on historical and program knowledgeSupports ongoing audits and compliance requirements for assigned programsCoordinates with major Subcontractors with regards to financial concerns and reportingDevelops, critically reviews, and documents policies and procedures related to area of responsibility and ensures implementation of these policies and procedures, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulationsMaintains compliance with Company policies and proceduresSupport the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure management reviews and financial data are in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements.Qualifications / Knowledge / ExperienceRequires at least a Bachelor’s in accounting, Business, Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of in-depth experience covering manufacturing, government contracting, and/or construction, including at least 2 years of supervisor experience.Possession of a Master's in Business Administration and/or CPA/CMA preferredAbility to multitask, delegate and work quickly under pressure.Government contracting experience requiredProven ability to analyze data and cost, including labor, materials and overhead in relationship to budgets and then effectively communicate the analysis to CAMs, management, directors, executive levels and government representatives as requiredDemonstrated experience analyzing financial results, preparing results for presentation and then presenting the results to executive levels of management and/or government representatives requiredProficient in working with an Enterprise Resource Planning systemAdvanced knowledge of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPointExpanded knowledge of contract typesDecisive and action oriented. Capable of making a decision and executing it.Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work a flexible scheduleTOOLS: N/ADIRECTION EXERCISED: Provides direction to subordinates and other employees within the Company regarding Company policies and procedures.DISCRETION EXERCISED: Exercises a wide degree of latitude and creativity. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.LIAISES WITH: Executive Leadership, all levels of Management within the organization, Program Office personnel, Company Control Account Managers, Finance department personnel, Customer representatives, Government Representatives, Internal and External Auditors.Additional GuidelinesThe ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:18 years of age or older at time of applicationAble to provide proof of US Person StatusNo felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background checkWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.Equal Employment CommitmentAny qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.