Financial Controller (REF2211R)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Scope: The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial activities of the company and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Lead the Finance Team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements:

• Provide leadership to the Finance Team by establishing goals and objectives that support company goals and objectives
• Ability to indirectly manage up to 40 team members across the United States
• Preparation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for the accurate accounting of business results in accordance with GAAP and government regulatory agencies
• Conduct regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Oversee accounts payable function and ensure timely payment of invoices
• Ensure that the processing of financial information and resultant reporting adheres to both regulatory requirements as well as current company practice and/or procedure.
• Provide audit interpretation and support services to independent financial auditors
• Keep abreast of the required regulatory reporting and technical accounting issues and requirements
• Maintain tracking of intercompany billings and accruals for internal charges according to corporate accounting standards
• Continuous assessment of current accounting processes, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes as deemed necessary
• Hiring, training and retaining competent accounting staff
• Provide necessary motivation and professional growth opportunities for department employees.
• Adheres to internal ethics/procedures and external regulations and laws.

• Provide business units with necessary reports/inputs/data/ for monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting.
• Active participant in the annual AOP planning and analysis process.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Authorities:

• Work under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Finance
• Assign and allocate resources within the department required to support the business
• Set functional performance standards and establish metrics
• Approve manual changes of reported information involving significant financial impact
• Approve instances of necessary deviations from standard departmental policies or procedures
• Serve as the subject matter expert for program financial, budget, and cost performance for programs

Outside Business Relationships:

• External auditors, internal auditors, and compliance auditor
• ESL Financial managers and staff

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

            Education (Highest Level Required/Preferred):

•  Master's Degree Preferred           
•  Bachelor's Degree Required                          

      Specific Degree Field, only if required: Bachelor in Accounting.

Certifications/Licenses:

      Required:        CPA

Experience Required:                                                                        

      Functional (Using Skill Set) - 5-10 years       

      Management - 3-5 years                                          

      Industry - 3-5 years                                              

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required (Unique and Measurable):

• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting and FAR Regulations
• 3+ years of Public Accounting experience
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting Regulations applicable to functional area, including keeping current regarding all SOX requirements
• Ability to design financial processes and metrics within appropriate functional