Accounting and Reporting Lead

Accounting and Reporting Lead at Peraton

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains : land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.

We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Accounting and Reporting Lead to provide financial management, cost control, and program reporting support for FAA contracts and initiatives. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data across multiple programs supporting the modernization and safety of the National Airspace System.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, accounting, and reporting activities for assigned FAA contracts and programs.
• Establish and maintain cost control systems to monitor and manage budgets, expenditures, and forecasts in compliance with government cost accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to ensure programs remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters.
• Develop budgets, financial forecasts, and program schedules; perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analyses.
• Prepare and maintain program and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) plans to ensure contract requirements and statements of work are accurately captured and scheduled.
• Conduct schedule and cost risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential financial or performance risks.
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, developing expenditure projections, and submitting timely funding requests to the FAA.
• Incorporate contractual modifications and funding adjustments into cost and schedule control systems, maintaining realistic program baselines.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and contract administrators to align financial performance with program objectives.
• Represent the company in project planning and financial review meetings with FAA stakeholders and other contractors.
• Mentor and guide junior financial analysts to ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting deliverables.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range : $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO : Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected Veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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