Finance Specialist (CR-HL-VA)

Company Description

Crown, a recognized and growing service provider of unsurpassed research, engineering, implementation, and information solutions for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Crown is at the forefront in the FAA’s NextGen programs to replace the current radar-based air-traffic-control system with state of the art systems which operates using satellites, global positioning system, and advanced automation. Crown also supports leading edge research for NASA Aeronautics. Crown implements technology solutions for our customers. We design and develop cross-cutting enabling solutions and leverage information technology and people effectively in order to meet serious and complex challenges.

Crown offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits start on the first day of employment along with generous PTO accrual and aggressive 401K employer match.

Crown was voted as "One of the VA region’s Top Workplaces in 2021."

Job Description

Crown is searching for an experienced Financial Specialist, skilled in programmatic and financial reporting functions. This accomplished and highly motivated finance specialist should have government contracting or government experience and will be responsible for leading the Program Management Office (PMO) functions related to financial performance measures, metrics definition, reporting, and related contract-level activities. The Finance Specialist supports the Contracts Manager in developing the cost portion of task order proposals.

The Finance Specialist role is located in Arlington, VA headquarters and will be allowed to work from home one day per week after 90 days.

The Finance Specialist supports the Program Manager in establishing and performing all the business processes of the contract support program, including configuration and implementation of Crown’s business policies, processes, and standards. The Financial Specialist leads the development and delivery of several of the contract deliverables such as invoices and NF 533s.

The Finance Specialist will spend approximately 40% of their time with the contract Program Management Office, along with the Contracts, and HR Functions. The remainder of their time will be spent working with our Crown finance team at HQ supporting a variety of contracts and internal functions. This is an ideal position for a highly motivated individual who possesses strong contract finance/accounting experience combined with the desire and energy to work in a fast-paced, growth environment.

Responsibilities:

Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, analyzes variances and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.

Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.

Responsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis projects such as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments.

Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects.

Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. May conduct special financial and business-related studies and cooperates with other departments in the preparation of analyses.

Candidates selected are subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.

Job Location: Limited Hybrid

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required

3+ years of finance experience supporting technical skill sets

Strong relationship management skills for internal customers and subcontractor partners

Government Experience

Contract Finance Experience

Government Contracting Finance

Additional Information

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As a government contractor, most of Crown’s positions require US Citizenship.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at ext. 3059.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor