Finance Lead - Defense & Security Facilities (remote)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Finance Lead for Defense & Security Facilities to join our team! In this role you will get to support the financial planning, analysis, and performance management for the Defense & Security Facilities portfolio within the Infrastructure Solutions sector.

What You'll Be Doing:

Market Financial Leadership

• Serve as the primary Finance partner to the VP/Market Lead, Defense & Security Facilities (D&SF), providing insight, challenge, and support on all financial matters.

• Lead development and consolidation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plan for the D&SF portfolio.

• Monitor and report on revenue, margin, indirects, and cash performance versus plan; recommend actions to close gaps or capitalize on upside.

• Support market strategy and portfolio shaping decisions (e.g., where to grow, where to improve margins, and where to exit).

Project & Portfolio Performance (with Project Controls)

• Work closely with Project Controls staff assigned to D&SF to ensure:

  • Project-level EACs, schedules, and risk assessments roll up accurately into market financial forecasts.

  • Major project deviations (cost/schedule) are understood, quantified, and reflected in forecasts and reported results.

• Review and challenge project-level forecasts, contingencies, and write-ups/downs; ensure consistency with corporate financial policies.

• Support Market VP in portfolio reviews, helping prioritize actions on underperforming projects and high-value opportunities.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Provide financial analysis for bids, proposals, and change orders in the D&SF market, including pricing, margin, and risk scenarios.

• Support investment decisions (e.g., key hires, capability builds) with financial cases and return-on-investment analysis.

• Prepare and present clear, concise financial insights and recommendations to Market leadership and Infrastructure Solutions Finance.

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies, revenue recognition rules, and financial controls in coordination with Infrastructure Solutions Finance.

• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities for [Market Name] with Finance, ensuring timely and accurate results.

• Support internal and external audits as required, providing documentation and explanations for D&SF financials.

Oversight of Project Controls Interface

• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for Project Controls on the D&SF portfolio.

• Ensure alignment between project controls methodologies (cost/schedule/EV) and financial reporting requirements.

• Help prioritize Project Controls focus on projects with the greatest financial risk or opportunity.

• Provide coaching and guidance to Project Controls staff on how their data and forecasts impact financial outcomes.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Project Finance, preferably supporting engineering and construction or complex project environments.

• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations/market leaders to drive financial performance.

• Strong understanding of project-based businesses (revenue recognition, EACs, change orders, margin analysis).

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, coordinating with both sector Finance (Infrastructure Solutions Finance) and market leadership.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites to support our customers and facilities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

•  Experience in one or more of the Infrastructure Solutions markets (Ene