Finance Operations Manager

Title of the Job: Finance Operations Manager

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Job Description: Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World’s Navies.Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our ‘five-eyes’ Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!The purpose of this role is to provide timely and accurate program reporting and analysis of revenue recognition, invoicing, cost, funding, gross margins, cash flow, and risks ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct cost accounts and project forecasts are accurate.Nationality RequirementsCandidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:

• Manage a small Program Accounting team based in Canada
• Review monthly cost reports and provide estimates of future program costs, support and challenge Program Accountants, Work Package Managers, Program Managers, and Senior Management
• Ensure the business provides accurate time-charging against its various programs
• Publish quarterly Contract Status Review (CSRs) for agreed programs and support CFO reviews
• Perform variance analyses on costs, scope and schedules, and report on related risks
• Project management in resolution of outstanding issues and variance recovery plans
• Review the headcount/staffing assumptions across the program portfolio and help ensure that adequate resources are available to perform future-planned work
• Prepare reports for external customers as required under program contracts
• Support Program Managers with customer interface as required
• Manage / oversee program budgeting and forecasting process
• Oversee the preparation and submission of the annual R&D Expenditure Credit information
• Oversee, review and challenge all bids and proposals
• Provide program reports to Program managers and Senior Management as requested
• Ensure that program invoicing is completed on schedule, monitor unpaid invoices and assist in the resolution of any overdue customer invoices
• Support month-end close processes for all project related entries and reconciliations

Role Requirements:

• A sound understanding of program cost accounting / project accounting is required
• The ability and desire to interpret financial information
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously whilst able to motivate others around the business
• Good communicator who is highly analytical, with good attention to detail and able to prioritize tasks.
• Creative and pragmatic in approach whilst being well organized and calm under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills are crucial to analyzing past and current performance and recommending. objectives to improve productivity and profitability
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance in country of residence.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance; professional accountancy qualification an advantage.
• Experience with GAAP, IFRS accounting standards.
• Willing to present complex financial information
• Problem-solving skills are crucial to analyzing past and current performance and recommending objectives to improve productivity and profitability
• Strong analytical skills
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrable high degree of computer literacy including familiarity with an accounting or ERP system.

#li-onsite#marDiverse & Inclusive EmployerUltra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.What’s in it for you?We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email

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