Finance Compliance and Transformation Manager

CAE • Arlington, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CAE USA is at the front-end of a newly reset five-year strategic plan to profitably grow. The Compliance & Transformation Lead will lead through influence, and successfully partner with internal and external program, functional, and government stakeholders to deliver results. This candidate will be responsible for providing thought leadership and financial and operational strategies to ensure the achievement of the business plans and objectives.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of work experience on a progressive career growth path, with much of that time in a financial management position.
• Significant experience in rapid growth technology markets, with emphasis on the U.S. defense industry, both domestic and international.
• Experienced in taking a company forward in a fast growth environment, providing insight for direction and managing change effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Ability to multi-task with a high degree of versatility and flexibility.
• Hands-on pragmatic approach to business, asset management, cash flow and profitability.
• Comprehensive understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR).
• Strong conceptual and business analytical skills.
• Broad range of financial experience to include rate development, budgeting, FP&A and program finance.
• Ability to prioritize and produce superior results under deadline pressure.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Nice To Haves

• An MBA is desirable.
• Experience with Cognos and Costpoint a plus.
• Articulate, persuasive, and able to build confidence with the financial staff, the executive management team, business unit managers, and the financial/investment community.
• The candidate should offer a good balance of risk-taking and judgment, and be aggressive, entrepreneurial, self-confident, and decisive.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate – verbal & written – at all levels of the organization.
• Possess excellent leadership qualities and have demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Strong analytical and planning skills with vision beyond the task at hand.
• Results oriented.
• A professional of unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character who has demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance financial processes, technology, and operational excellence.
• Promote collaboration and global execution within the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with customer RFPs, FAR/DFARS, CAS, and internal policies for proposals and pricing.
• Guide teams on regulatory interpretation and develop compliant proposal responses.
• Support audits and prepare compliance documentation.
• Improve forecasting, cost estimating, and proficiency in pricing submissions.
• Identify and address training needs, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Continuously refine compliance tools, best practices, and processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

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