Director of Finance

American Rheinmetall•Plymouth, MI

26d

About The Position

The Director of Finance is responsible for all financial aspects of Rheinmetall and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The role requires strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and supervisory management skills, together with extensive knowledge and ability across financial management. The Director partners with senior leadership on strategic decision-making and execution. The position oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial policies and procedures, profitability analysis, inventory accuracy, and working-capital improvements. It develops and maintains standard labor and overhead rates for Michigan production plants, uses the Plex ERP system to support reporting and process improvements, and works on-site with plant Finance and local management teams at each facility. The Director also leads and supports special projects and other Finance Department duties. The Director supervises four Plant Controllers, one Assistant Controller, and one Corporate Accounting Manager. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems. Work is typically performed in a professional office environment or remotely, with reliable internet access and participation in virtual meetings. The role involves extended periods of sitting and computer work, occasional standing and walking, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds. Applicants must meet company requirements for background and employment checks, references, a physical, and controlled-substance testing, and be able to obtain and maintain suitability requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing FP&A or a plant controller role.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects.
Significant experience and skill with Microsoft Office.
High proficiency in data manipulation in Microsoft Excel.
Must meet company standards for background checks, employment verification, reference checks, physical examination, and controlled-substance testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain suitability requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

CPA experience.
Defense industry experience.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Responsibilities

Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects, including monthly and quarterly forecasts and five-year plans.
Develop and maintain standard labor and overhead rates for Michigan production plants.
Use the ERP system to report intercompany sales and margins for production sites and reconcile intercompany sales at month-end.
Execute the strategic and financial direction provided by the Executive Leadership Team.
Develop, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures through systems that improve company operations and effectiveness.
Analyze and report part-level margins and profitability by customer, product, and part.
Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
Analyze and communicate operating results, including variances and root causes.
Support continuous-improvement objectives.
Direct inventory accuracy, track variances, and address issues in a timely manner.
Drive net working capital improvements throughout the company.
Develop budgets aligned with company and ownership objectives, coordinating with other departments and creating plans to execute budget objectives.
Analyze company spending and revenue patterns and recommend solutions to problem areas.
Lead Plex ERP efforts and drive changes to improve processes and system use.
Manage on-site work at each facility with plant Finance and local management teams, including operations and engineering.
Direct and assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties assigned to support the Finance Department.
Supervise Plant Controllers, the Assistant Controller, and the Corporate Accounting Manager.
Interview, hire, train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, and address complaints and resolve problems.