Vice President of Finance

Hanwha Defense USA Inc•Arlington, VA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead enterprise budgeting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and program finance across complex U.S. naval shipbuilding portfolios. This executive role owns the financial strategy, long‑range planning, operating budgets, capital allocation, and performance management framework that underpins multi‑billion‑dollar vessel design, construction, and sustainment programs. The ideal candidate brings deep shipbuilding finance expertise, mastery of defense/regulated environments (FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audits), and a track record of driving profitability, cash conversion, and disciplined, data‑driven decision making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Master’s in Finance strongly preferred.
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including shipbuilding or complex defense manufacturing and FP&A ownership at scale.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise budgeting/forecasting, financial modeling, and portfolio planning for multi‑year, high‑value contracts.
Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, indirect rate structures, government audits (DCAA/DCMA), and compliance in regulated environments.
Hands‑on experience with EVMS, EAC development, program margin management, and recovery plans for cost/schedule variances.
Strong command of GAAP, financial controls (SOX), and integration with ERP/MRP systems and BI tools.
Proven executive communication skills—able to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insights for C‑suite and program leadership.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher).

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, CGMA, or DAWIA/NCMA certifications (e.g., CPCM) a plus.
Experience with NAVSEA, PEO Ships/PEO USC/PEO IWS program environments and prime or shipyard finance.
Background in cost/price analysis, should‑cost modeling, parametric estimating, and complex proposal/BOE development.
Familiarity with DPAS rated orders, Buy American/Berry Amendment, export controls (ITAR/EAR), cybersecurity cost impacts, and data rights considerations.
Experience leading digital finance transformations—driver‑based planning, advanced analytics, predictive forecasting, and finance automation.

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise budgeting cycle, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long‑Range Plan, forecasts, and quarterly outlooks; set targets and financial guardrails aligned to program baselines and corporate strategy.
Direct FP&A for all shipbuilding programs—consolidations, variance analysis, management reporting, scenario modeling, and investment prioritization.
Oversee program finance and EVM/EVMS integration (EAC/ETC, cost/schedule variance, material variance, risk/opportunity logs) to ensure financial integrity of major contracts.
Drive cost structure optimization—labor/overhead rates, make/buy decisions, capacity planning, productivity initiatives, and should‑cost/parametric models.
Establish cash management strategies for WIP, progress payments, inventory turns, milestone billing, and working capital performance; partner with Treasury on liquidity planning.
Govern compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audit readiness, indirect rate management, and financial controls (SOX/internal audit) across the enterprise.
Partner with Contracts/Subcontracts on pricing and proposals, BOE development, cost/price analysis, and negotiation strategies for FFP, CPFF/CPAF, T&M, and IDIQ vehicles.
Lead capital planning (CAPEX) for shipyard and industrial base investments—ROI/NPV analysis, capacity expansion, tooling, digital transformation, and productivity programs.
Build a robust executive dashboard/scorecard suite—program margin, cash, risk, backlog burn, indirect rate performance, supply chain material exposure, and forecast accuracy.
Provide executive decision support for portfolio trade‑offs, cost control, risk mitigation, and recovery plans for distressed programs or suppliers.
Interface with external stakeholders and prepare board‑level materials and program review packages.
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.