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Finance Specialist II

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL)

United States, Florida, St. Petersburg

100 Carillon Parkway (Show on map)

Oct 24, 2025

Finance Specialist II

Job Locations

US-FL-St Petersburg

Requisition ID

2025-35146

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Finance

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Performs a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit & collections. Develops & evaluates financial plans & policies. Establishes & maintains accounting, financial, & reporting policies & controls. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, accounting, & operations, to provide financial guidance & ensure alignment with business goals

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities

Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Manages multiple financial functions in an organization.
Establishes internal controls for monitoring assets, capital investments, controlling costs, and measuring liquidity.
Liaisons with senior leadership from accounting on matters of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
May summarize the financial status of the organization; interprets asset ratios, break-even analysis reports, profit margins, operating costs, stock value (if applicable), and other metrics used in measuring fiscal stability.
Communicates with operations, marketing, HR, IT, and other departments on matters of internal controls and/or budget approval and ROI for specific projects.
Prepares for audits and makes certain that financial reporting is completed properly, and that all documentation follows applicable regulations (including GAAP, FASB, or SEC mandates).

Additional Responsibilities

Assist the Program Management & Control Account Managers (CAMs) on the planning, implementation, & monitoring of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) processes.
Assist with the month-end & quarter-end close processes by preparing & analyzing journal entries, general ledger accounts, & balance sheet reconciliations.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Other: Oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Finance / Accounting
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Account reconciliation. Balance sheet analysis. Bank reconciliation. Calculate depreciation. Financial accounting. Financial reporting. General ledger accounting. Month-end close. Quarter-end close. Revenue recognition. Spreadsheet intermediate. Year-end close. GAAP standards. Accounting software.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.