General Dynamics Hiring for Sr Finance Manager at Scottsdale, AZ, USA Full Time

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience;

or Master’s degree preferred plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred.

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred. US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Finance Manager (Sr Program Fin Mgr). The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services.

General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS :

• Approve Proposal Estimate Rational and Proposal Cost Volume, within areas of responsibility
• Manage Business Area / Segment Financial Operational plan to actual performance and recommend corrective actions to achieve targeted results
• Delegate assignments to others for developing solutions to a variety of complex and difficult problems
• Manage financial staff and assigned workload, set goals and objectives, communicate effectively with staff to ensure success for the individual and team
• Lead identification, development and implementation of changes necessary to improve current business performance
• Lead business management team in review of portfolio financial performance on a monthly / quarterly basis
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned
• Review / approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly
• Lead / prepare highly complex financial analysis and planning for line of business senior management
• Review and approve travel authorizations and reports as assigned
• Collaborate with program management team to manage financial aspects of program, optimizing program cash flow and profitability
• Perform month end close activities for assigned programs / business
• Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews are in compliance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GDMS policies, procedures and requirements
• Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates
• Complete and prepare booking rates in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in audit preparation and reviews with auditors as needed
• Prepare reports and commentary / narrative specific to area of responsibility to fulfill Sarbanes-Oxley and other compliance-related reporting requirements
• Ensure that financial operations are compliant with corporate and division policies, Cost Accounting Standards / Federal Acquisition Regulation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SarbanesOxley Act
• Provide leadership and analysis in preparation of long term strategic planning; forecasting orders, sales, margins, cash and investments
• Perform analysis and summarize recommendations related to investment / business opportunities, future trends and impact of governmental requirements / financial regulations
• Provide support of proposal activity including modeling potential financial results, developing proposal estimate rationale, documentation, preparing internal rate of return, present value and payback analyses, labor projections, etc.

for Engineering Change Proposals, Contract Modifications, CAPEX business cases, ROMs or Financial Management Reviews

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support assessments / implementation of mergers and acquisitions, new business, multiple business entities and the opportunities & challenges
• Prepare and analyze financial operational plans and forecasts to provide outlook on key financial goals and metrics
• Evaluates risks and opportunities to financial plans and forecast to present full range of outcomes to management
• FP&A Only : Perform financial planning functions by directing financial activities for the area of assignment including the overhead budgets, capital budgeting, new business funds, forecasting, financial reporting, performance measurement, audit support, and ad hoc analysis
• FPA Only : Lead and coordinate the FP&A function for line of business
• FP&A Only – Oversee the consolidation and roll-up (integration) of financial statements for General Dynamics Corporate Finance including supplemental schedules and reports for areas of assignment which may include : Quarterly and Annual Business Review, Preclose, Quarterly and Annual Actuals, and Quarterly and Annual Outlooks (Forecasts) for cash flow, earnings, sales, orders and total organizational costs

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Extensive analytical capabilities to quickly assess new information and provide highly complex financial analysis for senior management
• Extensive knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
• Ability to influence and persuade through clear communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies
• Demonstrated courage to confront reality, challenge opposing positions and influence others
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships
• Extensive Knowledge of company financial objectives and current business trends
• Demonstrated ability to apply extensive knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics policies and General Dynamics Proprietary Information procedures, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606 to manage a portfolio of work
• Ability to allocate time effectively / efficiently to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders
• Commitment to produce accurate and timely work products
• Extensive ability to think and act strategically
• Demonstrated willingness to take reasonable, managed risks
• Ability to lead independently, oversee a large span of control and handle delegation of authority from the LOB Controller when necessary

Target salary range : USD $151, – USD $163,;This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.