Sr Associate, Finance

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr Associate, Finance

Job Code: 42499

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The DCS International Division within the L3Harris Spectrum Superiority Division offers significant growth potential, supported by a backlog exceeding $130 million and a 2026 pipeline forecast of $100 million in orders and $70 million in revenue. This division manages large-scale programs with complex financing and revenue recognition requirements, demanding rigorous financial analysis. With a strong emphasis on growth and innovation, this role provides an exceptional opportunity for driven professionals to influence a dynamic, expanding business. Success will deliver measurable impact on the P&L and create meaningful opportunities for organizational improvement and career advancement.

Essential Functions:

·      Project controls analyst responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in SAP

·      Ensure adherence to all procedures within Finance and Accounting policies

·      Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC (other direct cost) estimates against budget and forecast

·      Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT (Integrated Product Team)

·      Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting process

·      Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates.

·      Review weekly labor/material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.

·      Compile and strategically review financial and business impacts with program leadership.

·      Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and contributing to strategic program decision‑making.

Qualifications:

·      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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

·      Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry; with in-depth understanding of government contracts and contract types

·      Prior expertise using program finance tools such as: SAP/Excel/Hyperion/Deltek COBRA

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail

·      Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and other functions (oral, written, listening)

·      Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a challenging and fast paced environment

·      Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

·      Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance if needed.

·      #LI-ML2