FP&A Manager

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Ascend Recruiting Partners

FP&A Manager

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

    Industry: Defense Manufacturing

    On-site Location: Remote (U.S.-based, East Coast/EST zone) with occasional travel

    Relocation Provided: No

    Salary Range: $110,000 – $135,000

    Job Overview:

    Seeking an experienced and dynamic FP&A Manager to build and lead the financial planning and analysis function for our U.S. operations. Acting as a strategic finance partner, this role will have strong corporate oversight while operating as the de facto Head of Finance for the U.S. entity.

    The FP&A Manager will be pivotal in providing forecasting, reporting, compliance, and insights to support operational decision-making and financial health. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the EVP/GM of UVision Inc.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • 5+ years of FP&A experience in a manufacturing or government contracting environment
    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
    • Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting capabilities
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
    • Experience managing or working closely with accounting functions (AP/AR, general ledger, payroll, etc.)
    • Experience with burn rate analysis and long-term program forecasting
    • Authorized to work in the U.S. & obtain future security clearance
    • Experience in defense, aerospace, or federal government contracting
    • Knowledge of FAR and DFARS compliance
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central (highly preferred)
    • Exposure to pricing strategy and proposal development
    • Travel to the Metro-DC area once per month for 2 days

    Responsibilities:

    Financial Planning & Analysis

    • Develop and manage annual budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts
    • Deliver financial analysis and insights to support strategic decisions
    • Create dashboards and KPIs from scratch for performance monitoring

    Financial Operations

    • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities performed by the U.S. bookkeeper
    • Ensure accuracy of project accounting, cost structures, and burn rate tracking
    • Collaborate with BD team on cost models for proposals and pricing strategies

    Compliance & Controls

    • Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and documentation
    • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and government accounting practices
    • Support external and internal audits

    Systems & Data

    • Use Microsoft Business Central for financial management, reporting, and analysis
    • Participate in configuration and process improvement of ERP workflows (as a team member)
    • Ensure data quality and perform ongoing financial data maintenance

    Work Environment:

    • Fully remote role with preference for East Coast candidates
    • Occasional travel to Stafford, VA (approx. once per month) and potential international travel to Israel
    • Fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-focused environment