Manager, Program Finance

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Finance Manager is responsible for leading GMRE's program finance and project cost accounting functions in support of company growth, operational excellence, and financial performance. This position serves as a strategic business partner to Program Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Contracts, Operations, and Executive Leadership by providing financial planning, forecasting, reporting, cost analysis, and decision support across a portfolio of government contracts.

The Program Finance Manager leads and develops program finance personnel while maintaining direct involvement in the execution of key financial activities. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the ability to personally perform project cost accounting, government invoicing, revenue recognition, forecasting, and financial analysis activities when workload demands exceed available resources. The position operates with a high degree of independence and is expected to drive continuous process improvement, financial discipline, and scalable business practices that support GMRE's long-term growth objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Program Finance and Project Cost Accounting function supporting GMRE's portfolio of government contracts. 
• Develop, mentor, train, and support Program Finance and Project Cost Accounting personnel. 
• Partner with Program Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Contracts, and Operations to improve financial performance and contract execution. 
• Manage program financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis activities. 
• Review and analyze contract funding, labor utilization, backlog, burn rates, profitability, and cash flow projections. 
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure contract financial performance is accurately reflected in forecasts, budgets, and management reporting. 
• Prepare and review Estimates at Complete (EACs), Estimates to Complete (ETCs), and other program financial analyses as applicable. 
• Support revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards. 
• Support government billing activities including cost-type, fixed-price, time-and-material, and other contract types. 
• Perform detailed project cost analysis and review labor, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost transactions. 
• Assist with indirect rate development, budgeting, and financial modeling activities. 
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reporting tools, and key performance indicators. 
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and scalability. 
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to support audits, incurred cost submissions, DCAA/DCMA requests, and other government compliance requirements. 
• Assist in evaluating business opportunities, contract modifications, recompetes, and new program pursuits. 
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, automation initiatives, and business processes. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Program Managers by translating financial data into actionable business insights. 
• Foster accountability and financial ownership throughout the organization. 
• Perform project cost accounting, government invoicing, expense report audits, account reconciliations, and other operational finance activities as required. 
• Actively support team workloads during peak periods, staffing shortages, proposal efforts, contract transitions, and periods of rapid growth. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of government contract accounting principles and regulations. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams while remaining actively involved in execution-level work. 
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical capabilities. 
• Advanced knowledge of project cost accounting concepts and practices. 
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively. 
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee development skills. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. 
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. 
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving growth environment. 
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. 
• Experience with ERP, accounting, project accounting, and reporting systems preferred. 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. 
• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting, finance, program finance, project controls, or project cost accounting experience. 
• Minimum of three years of leadership, supervisory, or team development experience preferred. 
• Experience supporting Department of Defense contracts strongly preferred. 
• Experience with DCAA, FAR, CAS, indirect rates, government invoicing, and contract financial management preferred. 
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes required. 
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
• Ability to pass a background check. 
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial, employee, customer, and company information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required customer access credentials as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises Program Finance and Project Cost Accounting personnel. 
• Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, mentors, and develops employees. 
• Oversees daily workflow, workload balancing, and resource planning. 
• Establishes performance expectations and accountability measures. 
• Conducts performance evaluations and provides ongoing coaching and feedback. 
• Supports employee development and succession planning initiatives. 
• Handles employee relations matters in accordance with company policies. 
• Leads by example through active participation in day-to-day work activities when required to support business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.