Vice President of Finance

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial health and strategy of the organization. This role provides strategic direction, ensures financial compliance, and leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts. The VP of Finance will work closely with other senior leaders to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive key initiatives in cost control and margin improvement; optimize working capital, with a specific focus on inventory.
• Drive process and ERP system improvement.
• Ensure effective internal control structures and procedures are in place to meet SOX404 requirements; ensure timely period end close.
• Prepare annual business planning and monthly forecasting.
• Deliver reporting and analysis to meet business and corporate requirements.
• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the business leader and executive team based on financial analysis and projections.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and investors.
• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and manage financial risks, including investment strategies and capital structure.
• Support M&A activities, due diligence, and integration planning as needed.
• Present financial reports and insights to the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
• Develops comprehensive annual business plans and continuously updates rolling forecasts for orders, sales, profit, working capital, and cash flow.
• Manages the EAC process to create and maintain project budgets, prepares comprehensive cost estimates for labor, materials, and other resources, and analyzes cost data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Accountable for pricing and estimating to create cost volumes, ROMs, risk analyses, cost models, and other evaluations necessary to support the company’s objectives.
• Maintains labor rates, indirect rates.

Supervisory Responsibilities               

• Manage and mentor finance staff at each site, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate financial law, GAAP, and financial best practices.
• Strong operational background.
• Strong P&L and cash flow management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense
• U.S. Person for access to ITAR-Controlled Technical Data.

Preferred Attributes:

• Public company experience as plus.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach.

Essential Functions

• Advanced computer proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, government contracting and cost control principles including generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of ASC606 revenue standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed detail organization, initiative, problem solving and analytical