Senior Director, HDUSA Government and Financial Compliance

Hanwha Defense USA Inc•Arlington, VA

10d•$185,000 - $235,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Government & Finance Compliance to lead HDUSA and be responsible for preparation and oversight of all regulatory compliance requirements for HDUSA. This role leads the financial compliance with all federal government contracting rules and regulations, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and all other applicable laws for companies executing business with the United State Government (USG). The ideal candidate brings deep finance expertise, mastery of defense/regulated environments (FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audits), and has a track record of driving business compliance with disciplined, data‑driven decision making for executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field.
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including direct experience in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry, including experience with complex defense manufacturing.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide compliance organization, including oversight of various CAS entities and cost structures with multi-year and high‑value contracts.
Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, indirect rate structures, government audits (DCAA/DCMA), and compliance in regulated environments.
Hands‑on experience and knowledge of the six USG Business Systems, ensuring adherence and ability to maintain approved and compliant business systems.
Strong command of GAAP, financial controls (SOX), and integration with ERP/MRP systems and various automated tools.
Proven executive communication skills—able to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insights for C‑suite and program leadership.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s in accounting or finance are strongly preferred.
CPA, CFA, CGMA, or DAWIA/NCMA certifications (e.g., CPCM) a plus.
Experience with DCAA, DCMA, USG agency audits, and company internal / external audits.
Familiarity with various USG contract types (FFP, FPI, CP, T&M, etc.) and USG program environments as either a prime or subcontractor is a plus.
Familiarity with cost/price analysis, should‑cost modeling, parametric estimating, and complex proposal/BOE development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Govern compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audit readiness, indirect rate management, and financial controls (SOX/internal audit) across the business enterprise.
Leads and ensures the appropriate financial controls are in place, documented, and tested periodically to ensure potential CAS non-compliance and/or risk items are identified and properly mitigated for the business.
Performs periodic financial reviews consistent with internal policies and procedures.
Primary point of contact and liaise with various government agencies, predominately DCAA/ DCMA / SUPSHIP, external audit agencies and other financial consulting organizations as required.
Coordinates with the accounting team to facilitate all aspects of government and financial audits, to include quarterly, half year and fiscal year end requirements, and other audits as required.
Manages and ensures timely preparation and responses to DCAA and other government agencies on audit requests and reports, maintains internal management tracking and reporting process for open and future audits.
Leads and develops appropriate audit strategies that provide economic value and compliance for the business.
Directs personnel responsible for financial compliance and policy development and updating activities.
Partner with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, and Business Development) to proactively identify risk, embed compliance into the bidding process, and train division leadership.
Continuously monitor evolving government regulations, develop risk assessment frameworks, and lead compliance strategies to protect corporate integrity and contract viability.
Responsible for the development and submission of the company’s annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) to the USG for each of the respective business lines, as required.
Responsible for the development and submission of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the USG, and audit support as required.
Formulate and enforce corporate-wide governance policies, ensuring incurred cost proposals and accounting practice changes align with latest government standards.
Manages financial compliance training for the finance department in support of CAS and other financial compliance and audits areas.
Responsible for financial compliance and reporting requirements (i.e. internal, external, SOX, USG, etc.)
Briefs Executive Leadership on potential government or financial compliance risk areas, corrective action plans, and necessary mitigation activities.
Responsible for continuous improvement of policies and procedures, in support of financial compliance and internal controls.
Provide oversight and liaison support to the functional departments (i.e. accounting, estimating, supply chain, etc.) that have responsibility and ownership of the USG Business Systems, including Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Property Management, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Provides management oversight and coordination in support of Business System audits, including assisting in responses to any Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and/or associated Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), as appropriate.
Provides recommendations for improvements to comply with the applicable policies, procedures, and regulations that govern business activities in finance and the entire organization.
Leads the activities for financial control and risks, provides recommendations for improvement, reporting, and mitigation activities, to ensue adherence with the company's policies and procedures.
Development and documents finance compliance training, as applicable.
Responsible for financial compliance monitoring, surveillance, and financial controls, auditing, and assists in investigations of suspected compliance violations.
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.