Director, Finance

Overview

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 an onsite Director of Finance, located in Anniston, AL. This Individual will be required to perform a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections. Develop and evaluate financial plans and policies. Establish and maintain accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.

Major Position Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Business, Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

• 8 - 10 years experience in a relevant function.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership skills. Corporate finance. Financial management. Fiscal management. Accounting software. Financial analysis software.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)