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Job Description:
Parson's finance organization is seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Intel Unconventional & Access Finance Lead, responsible for supporting the CNO Sector. This position requires an initiative-taking, team-oriented leader who can thrive in a growing, fast-paced organization.
The Finance Lead's primary responsibility is to develop, manage, and/or executes all phases of the project controls effort (front end of the business, business planning/scheduling and cost analysis). The position utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls activities and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various @types of projects and clients.
The ~$500M portfolio spans a diverse clientele of U.S. Federal Government agencies, and various contract @types including firm fixed price, time and materials, cost-plus fixed fee, and cost-plus award fee. It also is responsible for overseeing several company-wide utilized contract vehicles with unique complexity in managing and reporting internally & externally. This position includes providing financial support, guidance, and expertise to the various stakeholders across the business.
Job Description:
Reporting to the CNO Sector Project Controls Lead, this position requires the successful candidate to:
Lead a team of ~17 individuals
Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of project financial control, including:
Interfacing with clients, attending project meetings, and providing financial and statistical reports.
Advising project management regarding difficult and complex project financial matters.
Ensure timely completion of monthly reporting in accordance with established Parsons's requirements.
Support cash flow management for the Directorate, including review of billed and unbilled receivables to ensure accurate cash flow forecasting and achievement of cash flow goals.
Lead Directorate month end close activities including reviews of bookings, revenue, accruals and adjustments.
Ensure rolling forecasts and operating plans accurately reflect the business' operational assumptions and prepare accurate mid-period forecasts that reduce the level of variability from actual results.
Coordinate and consolidate forecast and plan risks and opportunities.
Actively participate in IU&A growth efforts, including critically analyzing key bid financial metrics such as profitability and cash flow, and recommending courses of action for improving such metrics.
Utilize historical and forecasted financial information to help drive decision-making and action planning for Directorate leadership.
Manage a team of Project Control Analysts who provide financial guidance, direction, and recommendations to project execution teams
Demonstrate superior people engagement and management skills, including fostering a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities, and proactively engage in creating a workforce of diverse thinking, while actively demonstrating the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce.
Coordinate staffing requirements, assign and supervise project work activities, and train personnel.
Plan and complete feedback sessions and performance reviews to facilitate staff development.
Support special projects such as:
Internal and external audits, including project and system internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits, DCAA audits, and annual financial statement audits.
Acquisition integration efforts.
Recurring and ad hoc financial and statistical reports to support financial management within the business.
Qualifications:
US Citizen
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (or equivalent)
A minimum 10-15 years of experience in a financial capacity, preferably in the U.S. Federal Government contractor space. Minimum of 5 years management experience preferred.
Emphasizes collaboration, openness, cooperation, and support to team members.
Strong communication skills, able to build trust with the Business Unit and Sector executive leadership team, directorates and program managers as well as corporate leadership.
Verifiable track record of leading, mentoring and developing a seasoned finance team.
Demonstrates flexibility in providing data in varying formats to suit user needs, experienced developing online dashboard information systems.
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, recognizing the importance of relationship building and professionalism in interacting with senior management and staff.
Demonstrate strong federal finance and accounting experience, including FAR, CAS, and certified cost or pricing data.
Highly proficient with Costpoint, Excel and other MS Office business software.
TS Security Clearance preferred
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Corporate team.
For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, 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: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00
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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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