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Program Finance Manager

Vaco
$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
United States, California, San Diego
Nov 07, 2025
Title: Program Financial Operations Manager Company: Technology and Infrastructure Solutions Compensation:$140,000-160,000 + discretionary bonus + strong benefits package About the Role This position plays a key role in ensuring strong financial discipline across long term programs. As the Program Financial Operations Manager, you serve as the independent financial voice on project performance. You will evaluate program progress against budgets, forecasts, and the Annual Operating Plan, identifying risks early and providing leadership with actionable insights. This role goes beyond reporting results. You will build strong relationships with project teams, collaborate closely with operations leaders, and maintain high standards of accuracy and accountability. Your work will directly influence program outcomes and support continued organizational growth. Responsibilities: Own financial setup and maintenance of projects in a project accounting system (NetSuite SuiteProject or similar), including WBS structure alignment, labor planning, vendor setup, revenue planning, and cash milestone tracking in alignment with bids and RFPs Lead monthly program financial reporting cycles including revenue, margin, cashflow, and variance analysis against plan Proactively identify risks in revenue recognition, cash collection, cost performance, and foreign currency exposure and escalate with time for corrective action Manage intercompany transactions, vendor invoices, accruals, reversals, and milestone based invoicing and payment applications Develop accurate internal and external cost forecasts and partner with project managers on variance explanations and recovery strategies Conduct ad hoc financial modeling to assess impacts of schedule shifts, cost changes, or emerging risks and provide decision support Work cross functionally with accounting, project management, and functional leaders to ensure alignment across cost, schedule, and risk tracking Contribute to process improvement initiatives including reporting enhancements, project controls, and refinement of project finance systems and tools Support department growth with the potential to take on leadership responsibilities as the program finance function expands Qualifications: 7 or more years of experience in project accounting or program finance supporting multi year, complex programs Strong experience using project accounting or PSA software (NetSuite SuiteProject preferred) Solid understanding of GAAP principles and ASC 606 revenue recognition Advanced Excel capability including financial modeling Experience with foreign currency exposure and hedging considerations Independent and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy Effective communicator able to explain financial drivers and insights to both project teams and executives Preferred but not required: CPA or CMA Preferred experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, or Oracle P6 About the Company: This organization operates in the technology and infrastructure solutions space and is experiencing rapid growth driven by strong market demand and diverse revenue streams. Joining now provides the opportunity to work in a scaling environment where you will help shape financial processes and support the growth of a program finance function with long term leadership potential. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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