Senior Associate - Finance

Job Title: Senior Associate, Program Finance

Job Code: 45604

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The TDL Division within the L3Harris Spectrum Superiority Division offers significant growth potential, supported by a backlog large backlog and a 2026 pipeline forecast of $450 million in orders and $475 million in revenue. This division manages large-scale programs with complex financing and revenue recognition requirements, demanding rigorous financial analysis. With a strong emphasis on growth and innovation, this role provides an exceptional opportunity for driven professionals to influence a dynamic, expanding business. Success will deliver measurable impact on the P&L and create meaningful opportunities for organizational improvement and career advancement.

Essential Functions:

• Project controls analyst responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in SAP
• Ensure adherence to all procedures within Finance and Accounting policies
• Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC (other direct cost) estimates against budget and forecast
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT (Integrated Product Team)
• Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting process
• Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates. 
• Review weekly labor/material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.
• Compile and strategically review financial and business impacts with program leadership.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and contributing to strategic program decision‑making.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry; with in-depth understanding of government contracts and contract types
• Prior expertise using program finance tools such as: SAP/Excel/Hyperion/Deltek COBRA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and other functions (oral, written, listening)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a challenging and fast paced environment
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $67,000 - $124,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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