Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Sr. Finance Lead is responsible for Program Finance and Accounting from program bid through execution. This includes contract management, proposal support, database management, and financial system (CostPoint) management. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of program finance processes and deliverables; inclusive of contract compliance, internal financial metrics reporting, Estimates at Completion (EAC), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, rate management, and partnering with program management to analyze and assist in understanding their financial position. 

This position will report to the Program Financial Manager, located in Baltimore, MD. 

Responsibilities 

Manage costs (labor, direct costs, materials) at the task order and TI levels. This includes working with managers, employees, and accounts payable to ensure proper coding. Track and identify costs to prepare customer invoices. These reports are completed on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. Manage billing milestones.  Preparation of forward-looking G&A, budget and overhead base and rate management.  Maintain Invoice Databases / AR Logs / Funding Logs. Manage Audit Databases (monthly, quarterly, and yearly).  Manage and oversee contract project code charging and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).  Ensure compliance with all statutory and contractual commitments with special focus on business systems rules to ensure adequacy in passing all DCAA audits.  Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Deltek CostPoint accounting system for the new contract. Assist with proposal and RFQ responses. This includes managing proposal modifications due to scope changes and schedule changes. Develop financial presentations for monthly and quarterly meetings. Manage a team of junior staff to ensure effective performance of job duties and goals. Provide support to Program Managers. 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting (or equivalent experience).  Proficient in Deltek CostPoint.  3+ years’ experience in government contract management.  Extensive direct experience at a U.S. Government contractor with considerable experience in program finance and accounting, FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance, overhead/forward pricing rate development, EAC management and a strong understanding long-term contract revenue recognition. Advanced Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work effectively within a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.  Ability to multi-task and manage multiple clients and issues concurrently.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; initiative-taker, motivated, independent thinker.  Well-developed people leadership skills with supervisory responsibility. Must possess the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance - US Citizenship is a prerequisite.  Active DoD Secret clearance 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation