Financial Analyst (Remote) – Aviation Programs | 12-Month Consultant Opportunity

Power Critical Financial Decisions in the Aviation Industry

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to support a leading aviation organization through its military engine program operations. This is a fully remote, 12-month consulting opportunity where your expertise in financial reporting, SAP data analytics, and program accounting will directly influence high-impact defense and aerospace decisions.

In this role, you will support the Aerospace Military Engine Program Office in Windsor Locks, CT, partnering closely with the Military Engine Finance Manager. You’ll play a key role in monthly close processes, forecasting, contract close-outs, and financial compliance activities that ensure accuracy, transparency, and mission readiness.

What You’ll Do

As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial insights and supporting complex government contracting requirements. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Supporting the contract close-out process for military programs, including process improvement initiatives for future-state procedures
• Extracting, analyzing, and managing large datasets from SAP to document financial close-out activities
• Executing monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Delivering financial reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis to support business decisions
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate financial data and issue resolution
• Supporting government accounting requirements, including DCMA/DCAA audits and internal compliance reviews
• Ensuring 100% compliance with SOX controls, including documentation and testing of key financial processes
• Communicating financial insights clearly to stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience, OR
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, OR
• In lieu of a degree, 9+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience working with SAP and large financial datasets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Experience in government contracting and compliance environments
• Strong understanding of financial close processes and variance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with DCMA/DCAA audit processes
• Background in program finance or military/government program support
• Experience driving process improvements in financial reporting systems

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top finance talent with some of the most innovative organizations in aerospace and defense. In this role, you’ll be contributing to mission-critical programs that directly support national defense initiatives.

You’ll gain:

• A high-impact role supporting a globally recognized aviation leader
• Remote flexibility with a structured first-shift schedule (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
• Competitive pay at $64.18/hour
• Exposure to complex government and aerospace financial systems
• The opportunity to collaborate with experienced finance and engineering professionals
• A culture that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement

Ready to Take Your Finance Career Higher?

If you're an analytical finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, data-driven environments and wants to make an impact in the aviation sector, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with PDS Tech Commercial.

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