Program Finance Specialist at Land Systems – Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position Title: Program Finance Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Accounting/Finance

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17411130

Description: Functional responsibility within the US Operations Finance organization supporting Abrams program:

• Proactively lead variance analysis, identify risk and opportunities, and make recommendations to optimize program profitability or mitigate risks
• Perform EVMS tasks, reporting, and processes including processing Baseline Change Requests
• Perform cost performance reconciliations, reporting, and help lead status reviews and briefings
• Support monthly orders, sales, and earnings forecast; quarterly cash deep dive, estimate at completion analysis; and annual operating plan development
• Assist with completion and submittal of the annual cost and software data reporting
• Support internal and external audits

Hybrid or Onsite:

• Onsite

What we offer:

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match
• Education assistance
• 9-80 Work schedule (the 9-80 work schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business is required. Accounting or Finance majors preferred
• Knowledge of EVMS principles preferred but not required
• Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex financial ideas and recommendations across all levels of the organization
• Strong team focus, able to work collaboratively with a wide range of business partners and stakeholders
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently through organization and planning
• Innovation and results oriented, able to anticipate issues and work independently with ambiguity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion preferred

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Functional responsibility within the US Operations Finance organization supporting Abrams program:

• Proactively lead variance analysis, identify risk and opportunities, and make recommendations to optimize program profitability or mitigate risks
• Perform EVMS tasks, reporting, and processes including processing Baseline Change Requests
• Perform cost performance reconciliations, reporting, and help lead status reviews and briefings
• Support monthly orders, sales, and earnings forecast; quarterly cash deep dive, estimate at completion analysis; and annual operating plan development
• Assist with completion and submittal of the annual cost and software data reporting
• Support internal and external audits

Hybrid or Onsite:

• Onsite

What we offer:

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match
• Education assistance
• 9-80 Work schedule (the 9-80 work schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business is required. Accounting or Finance majors preferred
• Knowledge of EVMS principles preferred but not required
• Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex financial ideas and recommendations across all levels of the organization
• Strong team focus, able to work collaboratively with a wide range of business partners and stakeholders
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently through organization and planning
• Innovation and results oriented, able to anticipate issues and work independently with ambiguity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion preferred

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.