Lead Budget Analyst - DEA Program - Fort Worth, TX

Vertex Aerospace - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Budget Analyst for the DEA Program at Vertex Aerospace will serve as the primary financial support within the program, performing a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative duties related to the budgetary process. This role is critical in ensuring the financial integrity of the program, requiring a candidate with strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders both within and outside the organization. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and requires onsite presence. The Lead Budget Analyst will be responsible for program budget preparation, tracking and monitoring project costs, and conducting variance analysis. Additionally, the role involves month-end and year-end close reporting, as well as financial forecasting for the program. The successful candidate will need to develop productive partnerships with other functions and managers to ensure the success of the financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Compile and review budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, and expense reports.
• Prepare financial plans and monitor the implementation of financial policies.
• Prepare regular and special-purpose reports, maintain historical records, and analyze trends.
• Establish cost rates and personnel forecasts, recommend and interpret budgetary policies and procedures.
• Prepare a comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds and determine rationale for variances between costs and budget.
• Verify purchase orders to ensure funds are allocated appropriately and used according to plan.
• Calculate, post, and verify account codes to prepare vendor invoices for payment.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable department under the general supervision of the Fiscal Manager.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting in accordance with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and company policies.
• Provide leadership and direction to Accounts Payable personnel.
• Support proposal development activities and ensure vendor invoices are inspected, verified, and processed for payment at due terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant financial experience.
• Minimum one (1) year leading and supervising two (2) or more personnel.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in budget preparation and analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles and practices.
• Experience with FAR, CAS, and GAAP.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources