Program Finance Director

Program Finance Director

Philadelphia, PA (On-site / Hybrid Office Space Available)

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

$175,000 – $200,000 + Paid relocation + Full premium benefits package.

Must Be Clearance Eligible / No Sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Act as a key partner to the General Manager with full P&L ownership of performance metrics, including orders, sales, operating income, and Free Cash Flow (FCF).

• Executive Communication: Develop and present business cases for investment initiatives and key financial metrics ( JSP, AOP, and MFR ) to executive leadership.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure 100% compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS standards for projects with Government/DCMA reporting requirements.

• Team Development: Actively recruit, onboard, and mentor a team of program financial analysts. Establish clear performance goals and foster a culture of high employee engagement.

• Operational Excellence: Drive process improvements and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational success and continuous improvement.

• Proposal Collaboration: Partner with proposal teams to ensure future business is priced competitively while mitigating risks.

• Forecasting: Provide weekly analysis and status updates on key drivers affecting financial forecasts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical field.

• • Proven track record leading and developing a team of financial professionals.

  • Deep expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) ANSI/EIA-748 standards .

    Experience: * Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience (or 10 years with a Graduate Degree).

• Industry Knowledge: Substantial experience within the Defense/Aerospace industry program finance sector.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint .

• Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.

• Must Be Clearance Eligible / No Sponsorship

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience using SAP ERP systems.

• Advanced knowledge of ASC606 Revenue Recognition standards.

• Strong aptitude for problem-solving, resourcefulness, and multi-tasking under minimal supervision.