What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Specialist position at Crown Consulting?
Company DescriptionCrown is a global leader in planning and implementing advanced air mobility (AAM) services, with a particular focus on urban air mobility (UAM). We bring more than three decades of experience in developing strategy, exploring concepts, assessing technologies, developing use cases, and projecting economic impacts for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Canadian government, and state and city departments of transportation. We are looking for an exceptional new team member to join our Crown innovators working with companies and government agencies to safely advance aviation’s newest frontier.We offer a competitive benefits package including matching 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. We have been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington DC area. We have built this reputation by hiring great people who value and support the mission of our customers. Come experience the Crown difference.Crown was voted as "One of the VA region’s Top Workplaces in 2021."Job DescriptionCrown is searching for an experienced, seasoned Financial Specialist, knowledgeable of both the customer (NASA) and the essential programmatic and financial reporting functions. It is preferred that this accomplished and highly motivated finance specialist should have government contracting or government experience. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Program Management Office (PMO) functions related to performance measures, metrics definition, and related program-level or contract-level activities. The Finance Specialist supports the CM in developing the cost portion of TO proposals. This resource supports the PM and the DPMO in executing leases and subcontracts, implementing financial aspects, and configuring Team Crown business systems during the phase-in. The Finance Specialist role will be based 5 days a week, at Crown’s headquarters office in Arlington, VA with the possibility of 1 day work from home after 3 months of employment.During phase-in, the Finance Specialist supports the Phase-In Manager in establishing all the business processes of the contract support program, including implementation and training of methods and mechanisms defined in our proposal or required by NASA. The Financial Specialist leads the development of several of the transition deliverables. The finance specialist resides in the Business Operations Office, along with the Contracts, and HR functions. This is an ideal position for a highly motivated individual who possesses strong contract finance experience combined with the desire and energy to work in a fast-paced, growth environment. ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of more complex 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. Prepares forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions, and other related areas. 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. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required 5 years of finance experience supporting technical skill sets Strong relationship management skills for internal customers and subcontractor partnersGovernment Experience Contract Finance ExperienceGovernment Contracting FinanceHolds themselves to the highest standards of performance and is results-driven Candidates selected may be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirementsAdditional InformationVisit : www.crownci.com for additional information on our company.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 (703) 650-0663 ext. 4011.Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
