Director, Finance 3281450

$215,000 - $215,000/Yr

Metro Assoc - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Senior

Salt Lake City, UT

About the position

The Director of Program Finance is a strategic leadership role responsible for providing financial guidance and business management across the Broadband Communications Systems Sector of a reputable aerospace and defense organization. This position involves driving financial strategy, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and manage working capital effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program teams to evaluate program Estimate at Completion (EAC), assessing risks and opportunities.
• Maintain consistent communication with FP&A leadership to ensure timely updates on financial goals, encompassing Monthly Financial Reports (MFR), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Strategic Plan (SP) objectives.
• Lead finance transformation projects and champion process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and performance.
• Oversee Working Capital initiatives and support the achievement of AOP and SP financial targets by collaborating with Operations and Programs leadership.
• Review and approve business proposals and quotes across divisions.
• Support International Financial Reporting (IFR) opportunity analysis and preparation.
• Supervise month-end close activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements in collaboration with the Controllers team.
• Direct the Finance staff through recruiting, training, coaching, and performance evaluation, building a robust and effective team.
• Analyze proposal cost and pricing data, ensuring alignment with financial and contractual standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of finance-related experience, or a Graduate Degree with 13 years of experience.
• A total of 19 years of experience is required in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in Indirect Cost and Rate Management.
• 5+ years of increasing management responsibility in finance.
• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Proficiency in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other government finance guidelines specific to Aerospace and Defense.
• Demonstrated experience managing various contract types: Fixed Price, Fixed Unit Rate, Cost Plus, and Time & Material.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven success engaging with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in defense finance with expertise in complex portfolio management.
• Proficiency in earned value management and program controls.
• Experience with SOX compliance.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance