General Dynamics · 2 months ago
Cost Account Manager
USA-MA-Pittsfield
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $93K/yr
3+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems creates advanced technologies and services to support national defense. The Cost Account Manager will oversee financial performance on assigned projects, develop control account plans, and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned projects, overseeing the financial performance and ensuring alignment with project goals
Develop and manage control account plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
Conduct detailed financial analysis and modeling to support project decision-making
Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
Monitor project financial performance, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions to stay within budget and schedule constraints
Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to ensure financial alignment and support project execution
Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for senior management and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and government contracting regulations
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience)
Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
U.S. citizenship is required
A Bachelor's of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
Demonstrate narrowly focused in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area
Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, project management, or related roles
Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis tools, and project management software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices
Knowledge of financial software and ERP systems is a plus
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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