As a mid-level Professional in Program Accounting, the successful candidate will partner closely with customer business teams, program management and accounting to forecast and manage long-term engineering contracts. This includes supporting financial forecasts (short range outlooks, formal forecasts, annual plan) and periodic program reviews (EACs). Working in a team environment, the individual will develop the knowledge and experience to advise Engineering Program Teams on proper accounting for long-term projects and the related financial implications. The team continually evaluates our standard processes, so there are many opportunities to contribute to improvements and demonstrate technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Track budget and program financial data, analyze program risk
- Learn the principles of Accounting for long-term engineering contracts.
- Work with program teams to ensure proper project set-up
- Coordinate monthly process of updating project Estimate to Complete in SAP
- Communicate with Program Teams to guide and resolve issues related to Program Accounting
- Support external and internal audits and Balance Sheet Reviews
- Implement and manage change when necessary to meet team goals
- Conduct financial due diligence and apply accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data
- Seek methods to enhance overall efficiency and performance
- Think Globally, work closely with support teams, and other regions
- Share knowledge and ensure consistency as we bring additional site support under the Phoenix RFC.
- Review, analyze, streamline and standardize department processes, work instructions, business practices
