Project Finance Analyst

About Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Finance Analyst to work at our Clarksburg, Maryland Campus. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Program Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting, ensuring projects stay within budget and achieve financial goals.
• Assist building and maintaining project structures in SAP S/4 HANA/ Fiori.
• Prepare project cost reports and presentations.
• Create journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Monitor budgets for over- and under-runs.
• Reconcile various Balance Sheets and P&L accounts.
• Support routine financial month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support and participate in reporting and forecasting of financial results.
• Present in front of groups including executive level employees.
• Support annual year-end financial audits.
• Works on self-driven or project-based work; with minimal supervision.
• Support achievement of all programmatic, contractual and financial objectives.
• Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Accounting/ Finance/ Economics preferred; will also consider 2 years of coursework along with professional experience within a financial department in a corporate environment.
• 0-5 years of finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Excellent organizational skills and work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with employees in all departments and functions.
• Ability to see a problem or challenge and create a solution – a “roll up your sleeves and get it done” work ethic.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communications- Fluent in English.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS.
• Familiarity with government contracting accounting experience/ DOD Program Finance Reporting.
• SAP S/4 Hana experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The annualized pay range for this role is $72,171- $92,219 along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%.

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid Working Environment