Chief Financial Officer

Austal•Mobile, AL

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, possession of a Masters in Business Administration strongly preferred
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

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred
Manufacturing / construction industry experience preferred
IT and Contracts leadership preferred

Responsibilities

Directing financial and risk management activities of the organization
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 to the organization based not only on internal data but also on the external environment — regulatory, market and macroeconomic
Developing business strategy and strategic partnerships in support of the business with both internal and external customers
Directing 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
Designing and coordinating a wide variety of financial data and reports that directly supports the management of all aspects of the business
Providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends to assist the senior executives in performing their responsibilities
Establishing and monitoring internal controls
Ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and all other applicable laws and regulations
Developing, 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
Directing and overseeing all IT functions
Directing and overseeing all Contracts and Pricing functions