General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an entry level Finance Analyst - 36-month Rotation Program. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services, allowing analysts to build relationships with senior finance leadership through three developmental rotations.
Responsibilities
- Providing complete financial analysis support and control
- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet and P&L data for senior management
- Develop company operating plan and forecast updates
- Monitoring actual results compared to plan/forecast and identifying variances
- Preparing and presenting summary financial status reports to management and customers
- Performing month-end and quarter-end close activities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements to GD Corporate office
- Examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control
- Performs assigned audits in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Responsible for planning audit work, performing fieldwork testing, preparing work papers and reporting audit findings and recommendations for process improvements to management
- Conducts entrance and exit conferences for audits
- Updates desk manuals, policies, and procedures to improve internal controls and compliance systems
- Provides financial support to management by analyzing actual department costs, rate performance, and researching charges to assist in controlling costs and meet budgeted targets
- Develops chargeback and overhead rates, used to cost and price government contracts, within Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety, Communications, Customer Service, Community Service, and Labor Overhead charge backs
- Prepare journal entries for costs that are accrued in one account to charge costs back to the benefiting departmentsPrepare Incurred Cost Proposal schedules in accordance with the government's Incurred Cost Electronic (ICE) Model. Work with various functions across the business to compile, review and analyze business system data ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Support government audit data requests and other ad hoc requests for information from both internal and external customers
- Review incurred costs and evaluate for allowability referencing Contract Cost Principles (FAR Part 31)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance may be required after hire
- U.S. citizenship is required
- General knowledge of internal General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
- General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Solid computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
- General knowledge of PowerBI and a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence concepts and their applications in financial analysis
- Developing analytical skills including ability to analyze data and reconcile financial accounts
- General knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics Systems and policies, Government Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Earned Value Management System
- General knowledge of revenue recognition concepts and Accounting for Government contracts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team process skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Applicants must exemplify excellent analytical and risk management skills and demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication skills, and an interest in advancing the business and their careers
- Must be able to travel 10% of the time
- Experience in EXCEL, WORD and PowerPoint
- Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Highly competitive benefits
Company Overview
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions. It was founded in 1899, and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.gd.com.
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