Director of Accounting and Finance - DoD

General Atomics-posted 2 months ago
$140,900 - $257,233/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Poway, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Accounting and Finance to join our Accounting and Finance team in Poway, CA. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance & Administration and is responsible for the planning, managing and performance of Accounting & Financial Reporting. Directs general accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting and/or budgeting support for GA Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Directs the preparation of various accounting/financial reports and analyses to monitor overall financial performance. Collaborates with senior management in the development and modification of accounting/financial policies, procedures, and practices and ensures that accounting/finance and cost control activities are successfully implemented and meet overall objectives and required regulatory standards while improving efficiency. Collaborates with senior management in the development and implementation of annual and long-term financial and strategic business objectives for the company or assigned unit(s).

  • Manage compliance with company financial policies and accounting practices.
  • Direct/manage the annual financial statement audit.
  • Formulate and manage the implementation of policies, objectives, budgets, plans, and schedules for the department.
  • Provide leadership and counsel to the project/program team to meet schedules or resolve financial or operational problems.
  • Direct the analysis of financial information and the preparation of financial reports including balance sheet, and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports, ensuring their accuracy.
  • Direct budget preparation and variance analysis of actual performance vs. budget.
  • Review project performance vs. budget and earned value reporting for large contracts.
  • Resolve complex financial issues, develop solutions, and manage corrective action to any financial discrepancies.
  • Review contracts and proposals, ensuring that proposal pricing is correct, that required financial data is auditable and presented in accordance with proposal requirements and that financial risks and cash flow have been analyzed and approved.
  • Budget and manage administrative costs, cost centers, and overhead pools.
  • Ensure business excellence is maintained by directing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required professional talent.
  • Represent the organization or unit(s) as point of contact on contracts and/or accounting matters, conduct briefings and financial updates for management and customers, and interact with managers concerning matters of significance to the company.
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
  • Fifteen or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting with at least nine of those years in management.
  • Experience in a government contractor environment.
  • Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • A CPA and/or an MBA in accounting/finance desired.
  • CMA certification, major accounting firm experience, and experience negotiating accounting issues with government agencies are highly desirable.
  • Experience in treasury and cash forecasting/management.
  • Demonstrated detailed and extensive application of industry and government finance/accounting management principles and practices.
  • Comprehensive finance/accounting management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
  • Ability to resolve unusually complex management and finance/accounting problems.
  • Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • CMA certification.
  • Experience with major accounting firms.
  • Experience negotiating accounting issues with government agencies.
  • Salary range: $140,900 - $257,233
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