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Job Title: Director, Program Finance

Job Code: 21040

Job Location:Amityville, NY or other L3Harris site

Job Description:

L3Harris Corporation’s Advanced Combat Systems sector is seeking a Program Finance Director in Amityville, NY or other L3Harris site for the $350M Release Systems, Antennas & Telemetry division. This position will be responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing cost control of the budget for large and/or complex programs. This position will report to the VP of Finance for the Airborne Combat Systems Sector.

Essential Functions:

Lead, direct and review the work of direct report(s) with focus on policy and strategy implementation to ensure that contracts, proposals, pricing, billings and forecasting, are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.Develop financials for annual operating plans and strategic plans.Provide comprehensive weekly/monthly revenue and project profitability variance analysis against monthly spends, budget and forecasts.Implement and maintain Order, Sales, Profit, and Cash Flow weekly tracking sheet to present to VP, providing program management and program finance inputs, variance analysis against current year plans.Work with program management and functional disciplines to ensure program plans and execution are compliant with company standard practice of integrating cost and schedule using earned value management guidelinesAssess and quantify cost/schedule/technical status and risk, evaluate program trends, and provide project cost completion estimates.Perform analyses, prepare reports and communicate with parties within and outside of the organization which includes customers or vendors.Problem solve and conduct investigations to identify root cause and develop improvements to practices or approaches to mitigate scheduling risks.Conduct briefings with senior leadership regarding matters of importance to budget control for programs and to explain and influence changes.Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.Forecast major aspects of working capital such as cash flow, inventory, accounts receivables, unbilled and deferred revenue to monitor and analyze companies underlying operational efficiency.Establish revenue recognition methodology for programs.Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required, with a minimum of 11 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

5+ years' of Program Financial management experience.3+ years’ setting up and monitoring cost control system on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.Knowledge in Finance program interface for proposals, billings, cost control and other financial controls.Experience in the managing of finance in the defense and aerospace industry highly preferred.Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations.Experience in EVMS and/or Microsoft Project a plus.Ability to work with management and other functional areas in a fast-paced multiple project environment with changing priorities.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.  Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $129,000-240,000. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $148,500- $275,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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