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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Threat Reduction & Remediation Sector Finance Lead to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Engineered Systems (ES) Business Unit in our Federal Business. 

Location: Flexible, preferably in Northern Virginia; Virginia Virtual

What You'll Be Doing:

Working in partnership with operations leaders, project controls, FP&A, Government Accounting, and other finance team members for completion of monthly and annual business plans and quarterly forecast updates, and supporting preparation of annual strategic and operational plans

Providing comprehensive analyses of monthly operating results including identification of trends, gaps, and risk and opportunity areas within the business and operations

Demonstrating expertise in the application of ASC 606 to the business’ contractual revenue streams, particularly at the outset of new contracts and during month-end close

Being engrained in the business development and capture process, providing expert informed financial and business recommendations and inputs to bid strategies and pricing decisions

Supporting quarterly project reviews, examining and asking questions about financial health and progress related to large and strategic projects

Detailed understanding of CAS segments and impact of rates on programs

Providing analysis and evaluation of various business initiatives and enabling performance to the approved investment plan

Completing special projects as needed to support financial management within the business

Ensuring rolling forecasts and budget activity accurately reflect the business’ operational assumptions, and preparing accurate mid-period forecasts that reduce the level of variability from actual results

Managing review of billed and unbilled receivables to ensure cash receipts and cash flow goals are met, including accurate cash flow forecasting

Demonstrating superior people engagement and management skills, including fostering a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities, and engaging proactively in creating a workforce of diverse thinking, while actively demonstrating the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce

Supporting various internal and external audits, including internal system and control, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits, DCAA audits, and financial statement audits

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business is required; MBA, CFA

A minimum 10-15 years of experience in a financial capacity, preferably in the U.S. Federal Government contractor space. 

Collaborative, open, cooperative, and supportive team player, within ES and across BUs

Strong communicator and builds trust with BU and Sector executive leadership team, directorates and program managers as well as corporate leadership

Track record of collaborating within the Finance and operational teams

Demonstrates flexibility in providing data in varying formats to suit user needs

Has experience working in a public company dealing with external third-party audit as well as executive leadership

Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and recognize the importance of relationship building and professionalism in interacting with both senior management and staff employees

Able to support surge times requiring work outside normal business hours to meet financial reporting priorities

Intimate understanding of EACs/ETCs and application of EACs/ETCs as it relates to contracts

Experience and ability to positively impact and resolve change management issues, including REAs, ECPs, etc.

M&A experience preferred supporting due diligence and integration as the need arises

Has a solid understanding of Joint Venture (JV) finance and risk management (both populated and un-populated)

High energy, dynamic professional with strong leadership presence

Demonstrate strong federal finance and accounting experience – FAR, CAS, FPR, certified pricing, etc.

Highly proficient with Costpoint, SAP, Excel and MS Office suite of business tools

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

CPA preferred

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!