Sr Manager, Finance

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Scranton, PA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance performs and oversees a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections. The role develops and evaluates financial plans and policies and establishes and maintains accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls. This position manages professional employees and/or supervisors, including at least one professional expert or supervisor as a direct report. It is accountable for team performance and results within its area of specialty, adapts departmental plans to resource and operational challenges, and provides technical guidance. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and department plans, with guidance from a manager. The role manages daily financial functions such as accounting, budgeting, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury; ensures compliance with governmental rules and regulations; forecasts and manages cash flow; and advises management on financial reporting, budgets, regulations, and other matters affecting company finances. It leads and directs employees and has some responsibility for hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions, with concurrence from HR Directors and General Managers. Travel of up to 25% is likely.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 7–8 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Travel up to 25% is likely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
Knowledge of corporate finance, financial management, financial reporting, fiscal management, accounting software, and financial analysis software.
Leadership and decision-making skills.
Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage daily financial activities and functions, including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury.
Ensure financial operations comply with governmental rules and regulations.
Forecast and manage cash flow to meet company needs.
Guide managers on financial reporting objectives and standards to support accurate, compliant, and useful reporting.
Oversee the budget process and work with managers to develop and manage effective budgets.
Advise management on regulations and other matters affecting financial activities, engaging outside consultants when applicable.
Lead and direct employees, with some responsibility for hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions in concurrence with HR Directors and General Managers.
Develop and evaluate financial plans and policies and establish and maintain accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.