ATL Director of Finance and Business Operations

Lockheed Martin•Cherry Hill, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Operations Director provides Finance & Business Operations (F&BO) leadership for Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL). In this senior role the incumbent oversees Accounting, Program Finance, Pricing, and Contracts. In addition, it is responsible for guiding ATL Facilities, IT, and Security on a dotted line basis. As the finance subject‑matter expert, the Director participates in all Senior Leadership meetings, offering data‑driven insight that guides strategic decision‑making. The Director is responsible for the monthly ATL financial close, performing variance analysis and preparing reports for internal management reviews as well as for Research and Technology (R&T) and Missiles & Fire Control (MFC). A core duty is the development and maintenance of ATL’s Long‑Range Plan, which encompasses orders, sales, EBIT, cash, capital, and overhead. The role also leads the creation and management of ATL Forward Pricing Rate proposals, coordinates internal reviews, and delivers monthly reporting of actual overhead expenditures versus plan. Supporting incurred‑cost submissions and audit processes, the Director ensures adherence to GAAP, SOX, and Lockheed Martin internal controls. Leading a cross‑functional Business Operations organization, the Director supports program and product areas through finance, planning, contracts, and proposal support. Responsibilities include ensuring contractual compliance, managing costs, developing budgets, performing financial estimating, and providing comprehensive proposal assistance. The Director also develops business cases for new initiatives, evaluating strategic fit, financial viability, risk, and return on investment to inform go/no‑go decisions and secure funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline (MBA or advanced finance certification preferred)
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with a strong track record in accounting, FP&A, cost estimating, and program finance
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
Position is on site in Cherry Hill, NJ; however, the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel periodically
Solid grasp of GAAP principles and SOX compliance
Proven ability to lead cross functional teams
Influential communicator who can partner with senior leadership, translate financial data into concise executive level insights, and drive decision making
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Business operations experience working in multiple business areas.

Responsibilities

Oversees Accounting, Program Finance, Pricing, and Contracts
Guides ATL Facilities, IT, and Security on a dotted line basis
Participates in all Senior Leadership meetings, offering data‑driven insight that guides strategic decision‑making
Responsible for the monthly ATL financial close, performing variance analysis and preparing reports for internal management reviews as well as for Research and Technology (R&T) and Missiles & Fire Control (MFC)
Development and maintenance of ATL’s Long‑Range Plan, which encompasses orders, sales, EBIT, cash, capital, and overhead
Leads the creation and management of ATL Forward Pricing Rate proposals, coordinates internal reviews, and delivers monthly reporting of actual overhead expenditures versus plan
Supporting incurred‑cost submissions and audit processes, the Director ensures adherence to GAAP, SOX, and Lockheed Martin internal controls
Leads a cross‑functional Business Operations organization, the Director supports program and product areas through finance, planning, contracts, and proposal support
Ensuring contractual compliance, managing costs, developing budgets, performing financial estimating, and providing comprehensive proposal assistance
Develops business cases for new initiatives, evaluating strategic fit, financial viability, risk, and return on investment to inform go/no‑go decisions and secure funding