Sr. Director, Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

 

Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Vice President and Segment Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Director of Finance is a key contributor to the Autonomous Systems segment finance team. This role has three primary focus areas:

Program Controls & Finance Leadership – ensuring contract execution meets cost, schedule, and performance objectives while complying with U.S. Government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS). Acquisition Integration Leadership – overseeing the financial integration of acquired businesses into corporate / segment systems, processes, and compliance frameworks. Financial Modeling for New Business – delivering robust financial models and analysis to support strategic growth initiatives for the segment, including new market entry, technology investments, and competitive proposals.

The Senior Director will drive disciplined financial management, contract performance, and long-term profitability while enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

Primary Success Factors

• Program Performance Excellence – Accurate, timely, and compliant EACs, EVMS reporting, and variance analyses that enable on-time, on-budget contract delivery.
• Acquisition Integration Effectiveness – Smooth transition of financial processes, systems, and compliance standards for acquired businesses without disruption to program execution or cash flow.
• Strategic Business Enablement – High-quality financial models and analyses that directly inform executive decisions on new market entry, technology investments, and inorganic opportunities.
• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness – Lead audits and consistent adherence to FAR, DFARS, CAS, and GAAP standards as it relates to Program Finance.
• Financial Leadership & Team Development – Building and leading via a matrix organization, a high-performing program finance organization that delivers proactive insights and drives operational efficiency.
• Cash Flow & Profitability Management – Maintaining strong cash positions and achieving profitability targets across the contract portfolio.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee all Program Finance activities, serving as the senior liaison between Finance, Program Management, Contracts, and Operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete) reports for all programs.
• Maintain compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and support program managers in analyzing performance against baseline plans.
• Drive proactive variance analysis, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies to keep programs on schedule and within budget.
• Support strategic decision-making for contract changes, scope modifications, and program closeouts.
• Partner with Program Management to ensure accurate forecasting of program revenue, costs, and cash flow.
• Review and approve program financial data provided to government customers and auditors.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired companies for the segment, ensuring alignment with corporate accounting policies, indirect rate structures, and government compliance requirements.
• Oversee the transition of acquired program finance, accounting, and reporting systems into the corporate ERP and Financial Planning Systems.
• Align acquired contract portfolios with corporate program finance processes and compliance frameworks.
• Develop integration plans that mitigate disruption to contract execution and cash flow.
• Partner with Accounting, Corporate Finance, Operations, Contracts, HR, and IT to ensure seamless cultural and operational integration.
• Lead acquisition financial modeling and due diligence for potential targets as identified by Product Line General Managers or Executive Leadership Teams.
• Support teaming agreements, business to business initiatives, partnerships, or joint venture establishments for assigned segment
• Responsible for key compliance areas and critical business processes needed to operate the business. Establishes and implements policy in assigned financial areas.
• Provides regular and ad hoc financial analyses and information.
• Ensures adequate financial procedures and controls are in place and adhered to
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 12+ years of finance experience required within the Aerospace