Sr. Principal Finance Controller

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Finance Controller to support the Program Management Office (PMO). This role will serve as a critical partner to program leadership, providing end-to-end financial and business management expertise. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in cradle-to-grave financial management, including program initiation, execution, and sustainment, with specific emphasis on Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract management, material oversight, and reconciliation of complex program financials. Candidate will be able to solve complex challenges autonomously with multiple functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave financial management across program initiation, planning, execution, and sustainment, ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and execution for FFP, cost-plus, and T&M contracts, with emphasis on hardware system integration, delivery, and sustainment.
• Maintain project baseline budgets; update Estimates at Completion (EACs) and alert management to significant variances, preparing justifications as required.
• Partner with program managers to ensure cost, schedule, and performance integration, supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) processes where applicable.
• Prepare ad-hoc scenario analysis in support of portfolio level business decisions quickly, succinctly, and present findings to senior leadership.
• Drive favorable cash position on all programs by managing program milestone billing schedule.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex financial analysis, program initiation, and execution strategies for large-scale contracts.
• Oversee delivery of financial management reports, tracking by CLIN, travel, reimbursables, material costs, and billings.
• Prepare detailed variance analyses for program management, identifying root causes, corrective actions, and impacts on overall program performance.
• Support program execution reviews, customer status meetings, and PMO financial inquiries with accurate data and analysis.
• Provide financial support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical working groups, and program reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies; resolve financial reporting and audit issues with government stakeholders.
• Support common inventory reporting requirements and understand transactional relationship between Balance Sheet and P&L.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (advanced experience may substitute for degree)
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited instruction across multiple functional organizations
• Ability to build and manage business case assessments to ensure long term decisions are well informed.
• 15+ years of progressive financial management experience supporting large-scale defense or federal programs.
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, TM1, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance, if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Familiarity with DoD program management and reporting requirements.
  • History of managing FFP “Development to LRIP” programs is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for complex, multi-year programs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• EVMS certified or demonstrated EVMS-like management of programs.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $156,000 - $195,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

 

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.