About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Program Cost Controls / Financial Analyst role supports a portfolio of programs within the Program Controls discipline. You'll receive hands-on training and contribute to financial planning, reporting, and cost-control activities.

• Support program financial lifecycle from proposal costing through baselining, budget creation, and Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) processing
• Maintain and analyze Estimate at Completion (EAC) data for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Prepare and update Annual Operating Plans using business planning tools (Rplan)
• Use SAP/APEX and Business Warehouse for financial reporting: funding profiles, bookings, sales & earnings outlook, forecast and billing projections
• Produce variance analysis and assist with sales forecasting and cost control
• Collaborate within a fast-paced finance team; manage multiple assignments and take ownership of deliverables

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related business field
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience (entry-level)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with Word and PowerPoint
• Professional or internship experience in a finance-related role
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contractual access requirements
• Security Clearance: None required for this position

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and processes (SAP, Rplan, Business Warehouse)
• Clear and concise communicator
• Self-starter who takes ownership of assignments
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $57,200 – $108,800 USD per year
• Estimated midpoint (jobs-intel figure): ~$132,688 (used for comparative context)
• Potential benefits (dependent on business unit and eligibility): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible schedules, employee assistance programs, tuition/learning programs, parental leave, paid time off, holidays
• Annual short-term/long-term incentive eligibility may apply depending on position and performance (not guaranteed)

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Role Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time
• Role type: Hybrid (combination of onsite and remote work). Onsite work is expected at the McKinney, TX site as required by the business and hiring manager.
• Relocation assistance: Not provided for this role
• Note: Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in-person regardless of role designation

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Important Hiring Notices

• This role requires U.S. citizenship due to government contractual requirements. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens will not be eligible.
• The client is committed to reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please notify the recruiter or the Careertakes team.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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