Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

SciTec•Princeton, NJ

20h•$160,000 - $225,000

About The Position

SciTec is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team! We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis provides financial leadership across the organization, working in partnership with Business Operations and driving financial processes and providing hands-on financial and analytical support. This individual will participate in day-to-day and monthly financial operations, forecasting and reporting activities, including the forecast and financial review, annual operating plan, business analytics, process improvements, cost reduction and savings, cash forecasting, and ad-hoc projects. This is a hands-on, in-depth analysis role intended to drive decisions to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability. This position is the financial business partner to the leadership team and reports to the Executive Director of Business Operations.

Requirements

10-15 years of work experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, consulting, and/or corporate finance
Public Company experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Strong financial and business modeling skills with experience in building and applying financial models
Experience with indirect rate and cost pool structures
Excellent analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and business acumen
Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication skills, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, constraints, and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth, constantly changing environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

CPA/MBA
Experience with Deltek CostPoint
Exposure to business intelligence tools
Supervisory experience
Cost accounting experience
Financial reporting experience

Responsibilities

Establish relationships with key stakeholders cross-functionally (Operations, Business Development, Technical Portfolios) to develop a deep understanding of investments, business drivers, program execution, costs, and revenue
Supports development of the annual operating plan, long range planning, and regular forecast process
Develop, update, and maintain annual operating and indirect rate budgets in coordination with functional and program leaders
Assist in the application of indirect rate structures and government contracting support (FAR, DFARS, CAS)
Perform a monthly budget vs. actual analysis and realign ongoing yearly plan to actual performance and expenditures
Support the capital budgeting process including business case development, financial analysis, and return on investment
Support business leaders with financial analyses, ROIs, and present compelling, data-driven, insights to help the business make informed decisions
Identify and track key performance metrics pertaining to business operations, competitors, benchmarking, etc.
Maintain accurate and timely data to support quarterly SEC reporting cycles through coordination with the parent company
Be very technology savvy and implement process improvements and tools to improve the consistency and effectiveness of our financial processes and team
Protect the organization’s value by maintaining confidentiality
Support the accounting team in the timely and accurate delivery of the monthly close process
Become a trusted advisor to your business partners

Benefits

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid dental insurance
100% company paid vision insurance
100% company paid life insurance
100% company paid long-term disability insurance
100% company paid hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Annual profit-sharing plan
Discretionary performance bonus
Paid parental leave
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay
Flexible work hours
The pay range for this position is $160,000-225,000/ year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills This is not a guarantee of compensation.