Senior Associate Program Finance

Advanced Laser Systems Technology (ALST) has an immediate opening for a Sr. Associate Program Finance. ALST is located in Orlando, Florida and is part of Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) which is headquartered in Londonderry, NH. ALST is an established leader in Electro-Optical laser systems for military defense applications domestically and internationally. As a trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, ALST is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators. We offer an alternative work schedule and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

 Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the financial control of programs. Works as a key business partner to Program Managers and functional teams to establish and maintain the program’s financial plan, perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Conducts and/or assists in financial analysis that provides insight into cost and schedule health on a program to ensure financial objectives are met. Supports finance leadership team in the analysis of performance data with the goal of providing early indicators of program health.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to achieve program operational targets to impact overall division results
• Maintain the financial plan for assigned programs, including performing earned-value analysis and preparing customer reports
• Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing the control of budgets for various programs. Generate budgets, forecast funding profiles and ensure adequate funding available and within negotiated positions.
• Serve as the financial expert for programs, alerting management to potential issues, identifying risks, and proposing solutions
• Provide proposal pricing strategy and support, including analyzing customer requirements, generating pricing strategy approaches, and leading strategic bidding efforts.
• Development of quarterly EACs; analyze/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) 
• Interface with various levels of management, Program Office and functional departments to support programs
• Other duties as assigned

Required Capabilities

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Proficiency with Excel including ability to create complex spreadsheets for use in financial analysis 
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with financial reporting software programs
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and high attention to detail
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills; self-directed, proactive, and possess good communication skills
• Motivated and comfortable working independently in a deadline driven environment, where accountability and attention to detail are critical
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills, project a professional demeanor, and be capable of working effectively with coworkers  
• Ability to work additional hours, evenings and / or weekends, to support customer needs and month end reporting requirements

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• 2+ years experience with FP&A analysis, forecasting and reporting.