*Financial Analyst/Cost Analyst (Aerospace/Defense)*

The Project Cost Analyst is responsible for: (i) collecting, maintaining, controlling, and reporting on the status of U.S. military and other large programs and (ii) assists in the preparation of cost proposals for such programs.

• Implements cost collection and reporting strategies using a combination of Jobscope, Excel and other accounting software tools to provide meaningful and timely reporting on large projects.
• Provides timely reporting of cost variances (actual versus budget) on large programs.
• Provides monthly rolling forecasts of each major contract’s financial performance (P&L, working capital, cash flow).
• Assists Bid Pursuit Managers in the preparation and maintenance of detailed cost budgets associated with large proposals.
• Supports the Controller in providing timely and accurate EAC and ETC cost data to facilitate the monthly calculations of revenue and cost of sales on large programs.
• Reviews the monthly cost detail on large programs to ensure the integrity of job costs and to identify any unusual trends or exceptions.
• Participates in monthly program reviews in which all major elements of large program financial and operational performance are reviewed.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual 5-year budget by providing sales and direct profit data by program as well as projections of overhead, working capital, CapEx, staffing and other data as required.
• Coordinates with Contracts, Accounting and Project Management to ensure that billings are prepared in an accurate and timely manner and that there is timely follow-up on past due accounts.
• Presents financial data as requested by management.
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested by management.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• Three (3) to Five (5) years accounting or finance experience
• Hands-on experience with accounting software programs and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills