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Program Finance Director

KnowhirematchPhiladelphia, PA

$175,000 - $200,000 / year

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Job Description

Program Finance Director 

Philadelphia, PA (On-site / Hybrid Office Space Available)

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

$175,000 – $200,000 + Paid relocation+ Full premium benefits package.

Must Be Clearance Eligible / No Sponsorship

 Responsibilities

  • Strategic Financial Leadership: Act as a key partner to the General Manager with full P&L ownership of performance metrics, including orders, sales, operating income, and Free Cash Flow (FCF).
  • Executive Communication: Develop and present business cases for investment initiatives and key financial metrics (JSP, AOP, and MFR) to executive leadership.
  • Compliance & Governance: Ensure 100% compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS standards for projects with Government/DCMA reporting requirements.
  • Team Development: Actively recruit, onboard, and mentor a team of program financial analysts. Establish clear performance goals and foster a culture of high employee engagement.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive process improvements and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational success and continuous improvement.
  • Proposal Collaboration: Partner with proposal teams to ensure future business is priced competitively while mitigating risks.
  • Forecasting: Provide weekly analysis and status updates on key drivers affecting financial forecasts.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical field.
    • Proven track record leading and developing a team of financial professionals.
    • Deep expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) ANSI/EIA-748 standards.Experience:* Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience (or 10 years with a Graduate Degree). 
  • Industry Knowledge: Substantial experience within the Defense/Aerospace industry program finance sector.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.
  • Must Be Clearance Eligible / No Sponsorship

Preferred Skills

  • Direct experience using SAP ERP systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of ASC606 Revenue Recognition standards.
  • Strong aptitude for problem-solving, resourcefulness, and multi-tasking under minimal supervision

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