Full-Time

Mission & Training Solutions/ITS Finance/Project Controls – Lead ES Business Unit

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Posted on 11/21/2024

Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$126.6k - $227.9kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business is required; MBA, CFA or CPA preferred
  • A minimum 10-15 years of experience in a financial capacity, preferably in the U.S. Federal Government contractor space.
  • Is a collaborative, open, cooperative, and supportive team player, within ES and across BUs
  • Is a strong communicator and builds trust with BU and Sector executive leadership team, directorates and program managers as well as corporate leadership
  • Track record of collaborating within the Finance and operational teams
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop a team of Finance professionals
  • Demonstrates flexibility in providing data in varying formats to suit user needs
  • Has experience working in a public company dealing with external third-party audit as well as executive leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and recognize the importance of relationship building and professionalism in interacting with both senior management and staff employees
  • Ability to support surge times requiring work outside normal business hours to meet financial reporting priorities
  • Experience and ability to positively impact and resolve change management issues, including REAs, ECPs, etc.
  • M&A experience preferred supporting due diligence and integration as the need arises
  • Has a solid understanding of Joint Venture (JV) finance and risk management (both populated and un-populated)
  • High energy, dynamic professional with strong leadership presence
  • Demonstrate strong federal finance and accounting experience – FAR, CAS, FPR, certified pricing, etc.
  • Highly proficient with Costpoint, Excel and MS Office suite of business tools
Responsibilities
  • Working in partnership with operations leaders, project controls, FP&A, Government Accounting, and other finance team members for completion of monthly and annual business plans and quarterly forecast updates, and supporting preparation of annual strategic and operational plans
  • Manage and develop a team of two Project Control Leads and three Project Control Analysts
  • Providing comprehensive analyses of monthly operating results including identification of trends, gaps, and risk and opportunity areas within the business and operations
  • Demonstrating expertise in the application of ASC 606 to the business’ contractual revenue streams, particularly at the outset of new contracts and during month-end close
  • Being engrained in the business development and capture process, providing expert informed financial and business recommendations and inputs to bid strategies and pricing decisions
  • Supporting quarterly project reviews, examining and asking questions about financial health and progress related to large and strategic projects
  • Detailed understanding of CAS segments and impact of rates on programs
  • Providing analysis and evaluation of various business initiatives and enabling performance to the approved investment plan (i.e. Capital vs expense and Return on Investment)
  • Completing special projects as needed to support financial management within the business
  • Ensuring rolling forecasts and budget activity accurately reflect the business’ operational assumptions, and preparing accurate mid-period forecasts that reduce the level of variability from actual results
  • Managing review of billed and unbilled receivables to ensure cash receipts and cash flow goals are met, including accurate cash flow forecasting
  • Demonstrating superior people engagement and management skills, including fostering a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities, and engaging proactively in creating a workforce of diverse thinking, while actively demonstrating the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce
  • Supporting various internal and external audits, including internal system and control, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits, DCAA audits, and financial statement audits

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their expertise includes systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons focuses on delivering valuable solutions that tackle complex challenges in security and infrastructure, generating revenue through contracts with government agencies and commercial entities. A key aspect of Parsons' approach is the use of artificial intelligence to improve operations and drive innovation, ensuring the integrity of critical systems and preparing large-scale data for AI applications to enhance efficiency and security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI-driven threat detection boosts Parsons' national security offerings.
  • Growing interest in smart infrastructure aligns with Parsons' expertise in digital solutions.
  • U.S. government funding for cybersecurity presents opportunities for Parsons' security solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from emerging tech firms threatens Parsons' defense sector market share.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to potential budget cuts and policy changes.
  • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could disrupt Parsons' project timelines and costs.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operations and drive innovation across industries.
  • Parsons has a strong track record with government and commercial clients.

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