Program Finance Manager

Draper • Cambridge, MA

443d

About The Position

The Program Finance Manager at Draper is responsible for overseeing financial management and reporting for various programs, ensuring compliance with financial principles and regulations. This role involves strategic and tactical thinking to deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM) while leading a team to drive process improvements and enhance automation in financial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred.
• 7 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience leading teams in Earned Value Management, internal and external reporting requirements.
• 2 - 4 years of experience leading high-performing teams.
• Experience with program level financial management, program controls, budgeting, forecasts, and monthly performance reporting.
• Experience working with many levels in an organization, and is comfortable leading the team in regular reporting and analysis requirements and monthly results.
• Prior use or experience with PM Compass & Acumen Risk.
• Experience with Deltek COBRA & Open Plan.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurately.
• Understands continuous improvement and supports the business as required.
• Ability to balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Self-starter that is capable of working independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff and assists in the generation of EVM deliverables, program controls, EACs, and R&O management.
• Drives the frequent, accurate, and transparent program-level inputs for budgeting and forecasting.
• Budgets/Forecasts at the program level by element of cost and granular Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for awarded contracts.
• Monitors and proactively communicates program funding levels.
• Reviews, advises on, and/or conducts cost and schedule risk analyses, supporting Program Managers in mitigating risks and capitalizing on opportunities.
• Reports program level metrics, and generates internal and external reports.
• Generates financial information for the Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Generates financial information for the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Collaborates with Program Management and Contracts teams to drive contract modification execution in a timely and compliant manner.
• Supports internal and external audits as required.
• Identifies and complies with applicable cost accounting standards (CAS) and acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS).
• Works with others across Draper to implement tools and technology to enhance automation and minimize manually intensive finance processes.
• Performs special projects, process improvements, and other ad hoc analyses as required.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• Health and finance workshops
• Off-site social events
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees