Director, Finance

Location

Garland, TX | United States

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Director, Finance   to join our Garland Team . We take pride in supporting the mission of the war-fighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period. 

Summary: Performs a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections. Develops and evaluates financial procedures and policies. Establishes and maintains accounting, financial, and reporting policies and control.

• 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).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Provides leadership to managers and professional staff
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives

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Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; Master's Degree preferred
• Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience
• 10-15 years’ experience in a related field (Accounting/Finance)
• Management skills. Ability to drive strategic direction. Decision-making skills. Planning skills. Analytical thinking skills. Mathematical skills. Accounting skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented.
• Position requires working knowledge of FAR, CAS, FASB, GAAP; DCAA audit policies and procedures, corporate policies and procedures .
• Maintain a knowledge of related disciplines and functions involved in the SBU operations such as production, program management, engineering, quality management.
• Provide guidance to other Company organizations or groups concerning the Federal Acquisition Process and/or finance activities.
• Interprets standards and regulation and makes recommendations as they apply to an associated professional area. 

Physical Demands:  

• 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.

Travel: 

• Less than 25% travel likely

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.

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