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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Due to government contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you're mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

Job Summary

Teledyne FLIR is seeking an experienced Accounting & Financial Analyst to support a portfolio of defense programs within the Detection business unit. This highly visible role serves as a key financial partner to program managers, engineering teams, and business leadership by providing budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cost analysis, reporting, and project performance insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and other month-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes while maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

• Assist with financial reporting, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

• Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, U.S. GAAP, and government contract requirements.

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses to support business objectives and strategic decision-making.

• Monitor program budgets, actuals, forecasts, and funding utilization across contract and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) portfolios.

• Analyze labor, material, and project costs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for business leaders.

• Support annual operating plan (AOP), forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

• Partner with program managers, engineering teams, and business leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support.

• Collaborate with accounting, operations, contracts, and other stakeholders to support program execution, reporting, and process improvements.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, FP&A, program finance, project finance, cost accounting, project accounting, or related finance roles.

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, scenario analysis, and variance analysis.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

Who Should Apply

This role may be a strong fit for professionals with experience in:

• Accounting and financial analysis roles with responsibility for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

• Program finance, project finance, or project accounting environments.

• Cost accounting or manufacturing finance within complex organizations.

• FP&A roles that require financial modeling, variance analysis, and business partnering.

• Government contracting, defense, aerospace, technology, or other highly regulated industries.

• Cross-functional positions requiring collaboration with engineering, operations, program management, and business leaders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining accounting fundamentals with strategic financial analysis and wants to play a key role in supporting mission-critical defense programs.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.