General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Hiring for Sr. Operations Product Line Finance Manager Job at Poway, CA Full Time

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Product Line Finance Manager located in Poway, CA. This position is responsible for Financial Management through leadership, guidance and direction ensuring quality and timeliness of financial information to support business unit leadership decision making, forecasting/budgeting and reporting. A successful team member must be adaptable and flexible to constant changing business requirements in both a technical and non-technical environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide financial leadership, guidance, and strategy operating as a business partner and trusted advisor to the Operations Leadership team
• Mentor, coach, and lead a team of financial analysts
• Responsible for all Operations financial matters, including providing sound financial advice, proactively identifying and resolving business issues in a timely manner
• Responsible for planning, reporting, and analysis of labor base, material base, flight hour base, applicable overheads, CapEx, and Inventory using existing IBP processes within Operations
• Must be able to quantify risks and opportunities to all key financial projections
• Ability to establish ownership and accountability of financial plans with the Operations team
• Monitor/update controls and procedures to ensure quality and reliability of financial information and reporting.
• Support annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) and follow-on negotiations
• Lead and perform cost impact studies resulting from CAS and Disclosure Statement changes
• Provide finance insight to non-finance managers, including potential actions for recovery to plans.
• Review and challenge where appropriate program Estimates at Completion and provide insight into risk and impact of these estimates.
• Perform investment analysis and modeling to include ROI calculations on Capital and Independent Research and Development.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting with at least seven of those years in management. Must have experience in a commercial or government contractor environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• An MBA in business or related field, CPA or CMA certification, and/or experience negotiating accounting issues with government agencies is highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate a detailed application of industry and government finance/accounting management principles and practices as well as comprehensive finance/accounting leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to resolve complex management and finance/accounting problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more finance/accounting management areas. Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a fast-paced team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• SAP and IBP expertise a plus