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FP&A Manager

Ascend Recruiting Partners
locationWashington, DC, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Industry: Defense / Government Contracting / Manufacturing

On-site Location: Remote (U.S.-based, East Coast/EST zone) with occasional travel

Relocation Provided: No

Salary Range: $110,000 – $135,000

Job Overview:

Seeking an experienced and dynamic FP&A Manager to build and lead the financial planning and analysis function for our U.S. operations. Acting as a strategic finance partner, this role will have strong corporate oversight while operating as the de facto Head of Finance for the U.S. entity.

The FP&A Manager will be pivotal in providing forecasting, reporting, compliance, and insights to support operational decision-making and financial health. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the EVP/GM of UVision Inc.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years of FP&A experience in a manufacturing or government contracting environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
  • Experience managing or working closely with accounting functions (AP/AR, general ledger, payroll, etc.)
  • Experience with burn rate analysis and long-term program forecasting
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.& obtain future security clearance
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or federal government contracting
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFARS compliance
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central (highly preferred)
  • Exposure to pricing strategy and proposal development
  • Travel to the Metro-DC area once per month for 2 days

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Develop and manage annual budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts
  • Deliver financial analysis and insights to support strategic decisions
  • Create dashboards and KPIs from scratch for performance monitoring

Financial Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities performed by the U.S. bookkeeper
  • Ensure accuracy of project accounting, cost structures, and burn rate tracking
  • Collaborate with BD team on cost models for proposals and pricing strategies

Compliance & Controls

  • Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and government accounting practices
  • Support external and internal audits

Systems & Data

  • Use Microsoft Business Central for financial management, reporting, and analysis
  • Participate in configuration and process improvement of ERP workflows (as a team member)
  • Ensure data quality and perform ongoing financial data maintenance

Work Environment:

  • Fully remote role with preference for East Coast candidates
  • Occasional travel to Stafford, VA (approx. once per month) and potential international travel to Israel
  • Fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-focused environment
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