KBR

National Security

FinanceManager

Chantilly, Virginia, United States; Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Finance Manager at KBR. Skills: Finance Manager, Program management, Budgeting, Forecasting. Oversee full P&L and cash flow responsibility. Manage financial activities for various contract types”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve financial and contractual objectives

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Variance analysis; Trend analysis; Risk analysis; Identify financial opportunities and risks

Eligibility Requirements

TS/SCI with polygraph, Ability to work independently

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

TS/SCI with polygraph, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, 5+ years of progressive financial analysis and program management experience, Hands-on budgeting, Forecasting, Project controls, Demonstrated expertise in complex program management concepts, Knowledge of financial accounting principles as they relate to U. S. GAAP, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel skills, Ability to work independently and collaboratively, Quality control skills, Analytical skills

Nice to Have

Experience with Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, Power BI, Knowledge of standard U. S. government agency reporting requirements, Experience working on Government Working Capital Funded programs

What You'll Do.

Oversee full P&L and cash flow responsibility

Manage financial activities for various contract types

Identify financial opportunities and risks

Support backlog management

Foster a control and compliance environment

Lead project set-up activities

Oversee project budgets

Calculate estimates to complete (ETC/EAC)

Process scope changes

Review incurred costs

Forecast future expenditures

Monitor and maximize project cash flow

Oversee subcontractor expenditures

Track costs and fees against budget

Prepare monthly accruals

Lead corporate budget and forecast activities

Reconcile cost and performance

Provide variance analysis

Develop price and cost estimates

Establish and maintain financial controls

Evaluate project status

Ensure compliance with requirements

Lead cross-functional teams

Implement process improvement initiatives

Provide mentorship and guidance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Program Management and customers; Lead cross-functional teams; Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Communication Scope

Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Program management, Work breakdown structures (WBS), Project set-up activities, Project budgets, Baselines, Funding, Schedules, Milestones, Estimates to complete (ETC/EAC), Scope changes, Incurred costs, Future expenditures, Risk analysis, Project cash flow, Subcontractor expenditures, Costs and fees against budget, Monthly accruals, Cost and performance reconciliation, Variance analysis, Trending, Completion reporting, Price estimates, Cost estimates, Financial controls, Procedures, Systems, Forecasting techniques, Project status evaluation, Government requirements, Customer requirements, Multiple priorities, Long-term objectives

Full Job Description

**Title:** Finance Manager **Title:** Finance Manager _**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**_ KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **This is a contingent position based upon contract award.** KBR is seeking a Finance Manager to join the team, supporting a government client in the Northern Virginia Area. This role oversees full P&L and cash flow responsibility for the program, managing financial activities for various contract types and sizes with minimal direct supervision. The ideal candidate requires in-depth expertise in budgeting, forecasting, estimates to complete (ETC/EAC), variance and trend analysis, and reporting cycles. The Finance Manager identifies financial opportunities and risks, supports backlog management, fosters a strong control and compliance environment, and applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles, contract management, and government contracting processes, including FAR and CAS. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop, maintain, and control work breakdown structures (WBS) and lead project set-up activities to ensure compliant cost charging, billing, and revenue recognition. * Oversee project budgets, baselines, funding, schedules, and milestones, including calculati

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