Chief Financial Officer

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

Responsible for directing financial and risk management activities of the organization. Oversees all financial functions including accounting, controllership, treasury, financial budgeting, internal and external financial reporting, capital allocation, financial analysis, credit, insurance and tax. Forecasts and offers strategic direction to the organization based not only on internal data but also on the external environment — regulatory, market and macroeconomic — and be able to advise on industry-specific challenges and opportunities. Develops business strategy and strategic partnerships in support of the business with both internal and external customers. Directs the fiscal functions of the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry. Designs and coordinates a wide variety of financial data and reports that directly supports the management of all aspects of the business. Provides timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends to assist the senior executives in performing their responsibilities. Establishes and monitors internal controls. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and all other applicable laws and regulations. Develops, critically reviews, and documents policies and procedures related to area of responsibility and ensures implementation of these policies and procedures, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations Responsible for coordinating or overseeing all external contacts with banks, external auditors, government auditors and tax authorities. Directs and oversees all IT functions. Directs and oversees all Contracts and Pricing functions.

Requirements

• At least fifteen (15) years of in-depth finance management / leadership experience in a similarly sized or larger organization.
• Requires at least a bachelor’s in finance or accounting
• Strong Government contracting experience required (CAS, FAR, DFAR).
• A strong sense of self-confidence resulting from a strong track record of accomplishment and desire to excel.
• Decisive and action oriented. Capable of making a decision and executing it.
• High degree of personal accountability.
• Strong people skills – committed to developing and motivating people to their full potential.
• Can be trusted and possesses high integrity, while also able to provide the necessary leadership for efficient teamwork.
• Must have superior communication, presentation and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• 18 years or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person status
• No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Masters in Business Administration strongly preferred.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Manufacturing / construction industry experience preferred.
• IT and Contracts leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directing financial and risk management activities
• Overseeing all financial functions including accounting, controllership, treasury, financial budgeting, internal and external financial reporting, capital allocation, financial analysis, credit, insurance and tax
• Forecasting and offering strategic direction based on internal and external data
• Developing business strategy and strategic partnerships
• Directing fiscal functions in accordance with accounting principles
• Designing and coordinating financial data and reports
• Providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends
• Establishing and monitoring internal controls
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
• Developing and documenting policies and procedures
• Coordinating or overseeing external contacts with banks, auditors and tax authorities
• Directing and overseeing all IT functions
• Directing and overseeing all Contracts and Pricing functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive