Fairbanks Morse Defense is hiring for an experienced Director of Finance in Walpole, Massachusetts. As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for preparing short and long-term financial plans, monitoring and analyzing performance to budget/forecast, monthly forecasting, communicating results to management, and disseminating timely and relevant financial data to support decision-making. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, analytical thinker, and problem-solver delivering insightful analysis to improve business performance.
As the Director of Finance you will be responsible to:
- Accumulate and report accurate and reliable information on the financial and operational performance of the segment.
- Provide in-depth financial analysis to understand and explain segment drivers. Analyze revenues and expenses and present results and recommendations for improvement.
- Active participation in influencing segment growth, direction, and strategic planning including development and evaluation of business cases for strategic initiatives.
- Work with segment leadership to develop and approve the financial portion of commercial proposals. This includes developing anticipated costs, profit margins, and cash flows. It also includes understanding the entire proposal to ensure both financial and business risks are understood, and the price reflects the risks.
- Support the segment in policy making and decisions aimed at increasing sales, enhancing productivity, and reducing cost.
- Develop finance team members by recruiting, training and coaching employees. Leads by example, providing finance staff with informal and formal feedback for employee development.
- Support Segment’s President and corporate office in financial matters including reporting, operational reviews, and audits.
- Prepare monthly forecast for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
- Compile monthly Operating Report in support of quarter-over-quarter, year-over-year, and budget-to-actual analysis.
- Lead in a manner that supports FMD’s values of velocity, teamwork, and integrity.
- Support external and internal audits.
To be successful in the role you must possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
- International finance experience is a plus.
- Experience with Percentage of Completion Accounting is a plus.
- Minimum five years of successful leadership and management experience required.
- Strong understanding within manufacturing, service, parts and aftermarket sectors preferred.
- Experience in Government Accounting standards and regulations is preferred.
- Effective influencing skills with the ability to motivate and enlist cooperation within the organization.
- Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must possess excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
- Work location: Greater Boston area; domestic and international travel up to 25%
Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential.
If you feel that you would be a great fit for this opportunity, please apply today!
This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
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