Specialist, Finance

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Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 45604

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The TDL Division within the L3Harris Spectrum Superiority Division offers significant growth potential, supported by a backlog large backlog and a 2026 pipeline forecast of $450 million in orders and $475 million in revenue. This division manages large-scale programs with complex financing and revenue recognition requirements, demanding rigorous financial analysis. With a strong emphasis on growth and innovation, this role provides an exceptional opportunity for driven professionals to influence a dynamic, expanding business. Success will deliver measurable impact on the P&L and create meaningful opportunities for organizational improvement and career advancement.

Essential Functions:

• Project controls analyst responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in SAP • Ensure adherence to all procedures within Finance and Accounting policies • Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC (other direct cost) estimates against budget and forecast • Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT (Integrated Product Team) • Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting process • Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates. • Review weekly labor/material charges and perform necessary cost transfers. • Compile and strategically review financial and business impacts with program leadership. • Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and contributing to strategic program decision ‑ making. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance if needed.