Business Unit Finance Director - Bethesda - Peraton

    Peraton
    Peraton Bethesda

    1 day ago

    Description
    Business Unit Finance Director

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    Job Locations

    US-MD-Bethesda | US-VA-Reston

    Responsibilities

    Peraton is seeking a Program Finance Director to serve as the strategic financial partner to business and program leaders, ensuring achievement of financial performance for the FAA program in the National Aerospace Sector. This role leads financial operations, compliance, pricing, and process startup initiatives for the organization, with a strong emphasis on government contracting standards including GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal corporate financial policies.

    The Director oversees forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and reporting, while influencing strategic decisions at the SVP and VP level. This position requires deep expertise in government contracting, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate with both strategic and operational accountability.

    This role is onsite in Bethesda, MD, supporting key business leaders and overseeing a team of individual contributors.

    Key Responsibilities
    Financial Leadership & Strategic Partnership
    • Serve as the primary financial advisor and business partner to program manager, influencing decisions that drive execution, profitability, and growth.
    • Lead weekly, monthly, and long-term program control processes.
    • Provide authoritative financial consultation to senior managers, VPs, and SVPs across the program.
    Financial Management & Analysis
    • Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, indirect rates, and operational metrics.
    • Ensure accurate, timely reporting and financial insights that support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
    • Employ a deep understanding of government pricing, cost structures, and supply chain integration to support competitive and compliant proposals.
    Compliance & Controls
    • Communicate and enforce adherence to GAAP, AMS, CAS, and internal financial policies.
    • Oversee key financial controls to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements.
    • Manage relationships with external vendors, including auditors and other oversight entities.
    Organizational Leadership
    • Lead a finance function comprising managers and individual contributors, setting priorities, allocating resources, and driving performance.
    • Support staff development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
    Operational Execution & Process Improvement
    • Develop and implement finance initiatives, policies, and processes that drive operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
    • Lead improvement efforts through program startup that enhance financial planning, reporting, cost control, and compliance across the organization.
    • Ensure that finance strategies are integrated with broader corporate and business unit objectives.
    Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with Program Management, Contracts, Supply Chain, HR, and other teams to strengthen alignment and execution of financial strategies.
    • Drive communication and coordination of business-wide financial programs and cross-functional initiatives.
    Qualifications
    Required Qualifications
    • Minimum of 16 years of progressive financial and administrative experience.
    • At least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role supporting complex organizations.
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
    • U.S. Citizenship required.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
    • Demonstrated experience in government contracting, including oversight of AMS, CAS, and pricing requirements.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Superior financial consulting skills with the ability to advise and influence senior executives.
    • Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and government cost structures.
    • Strong project management and prioritization abilities.
    • Excellent people leadership skills, including managing multi-site or geographically dispersed teams.
    • Proven ability to build partnerships across functional areas.
    • Exceptional communication skills across diverse audiences, including executives and technical teams.
    • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
    • Outstanding negotiation, influence, and consulting skills.
    Peraton Overview

    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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

    Target Salary Range

    $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. xhmxlyz 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

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

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