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General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Associate Financial Analyst in San Diego, California
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
Under close supervision, within an assigned department, this position is responsible for providing
budgeting, cost, and hours analyses, and reporting on assigned contracts and projects.
Prepares budgets, forecasts, and related reports for specified profit and cost centers to monitor overall
financial performance and for use in annual strategic planning and budget presentations to financial and
operating management
Following established policies, procedures, and standard practices, develops reports to ensure that
financial planning and cost control actives are successfully implemented and maintained.
Responds to routine inquiries of limited scope from employees and managers regarding a variety of
financial data, some of which contain confidential and sensitive information, which require tact and
discretion in handling. Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in establishing profit center revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, discretionary spending
through profit (loss) and cost center cost, base, and rate budgets.
Forecasts for one or more calendar years.
Prepares a variety of actual vs. budget reports for profit and cost center managers including financial
and variance analyses and recommendations for corrective action(s) and specifies new reports for
production from the company's ERP system.
Develops balance sheets and cash generated (used) schedules; capital program and expenditure
budgets; as well as base analyses for assigned profit centers.
Performs special economic evaluations, business and cost impact analyses, and cash forecasting.
Prices proposals based on direct labor hours and other direct costs.
Works closely with program managers, profit center managers, and cost center managers in planning
and budgeng work, tracking actual incurred spending, anticipated 'to go' spending, and expected profit
margins.
Prepares contract and funding status/backlog reports, project performance reports, and monitors any
'at risk' spending.
Responds to financial inquiries on a variety of contract value, contract modifications, funding,
revenue, costing, hours, open commitments, and billing issues.
Updates and maintains projects, work break-down structures, and network activities in the Project Systems module in the company's ERP system.
Reviews labor and procurement requisition charging to network activities and cost centers and works
closely with accounting on proper company costing practices and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Must have a basic understanding of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a general
understanding of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards.
Must possess:
the ability to follow policy and procedures as well as detailed instructions.
good verbal and written communication skills to accurately document and report findings.
good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees.
the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and,
good computer skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential
Salary: $51,650 - $87,290 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? No Clearance Required? No Clearance Level null Workstyle Hybrid
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.