Sr. Finance Manager (Aerospace & Defense) - REF2285N

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

The Business Unit Manager of Finance will be the “Champion” for improving the profitability of the business by providing Business Management services to the assigned Business Unit by being the chief coordination point between the business unit and multiple support functions; especially Finance, Accounting, and Sales & Contracts.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Prepares financial information for the business unit for current and future periods to include AOP, pricing finance approvals, proposal financial business case, accounting close information and financial forecasting.
• Work with contracts and program management to set up new contracts to include cost and schedule.
• Ensure that Earned Value is used to manage programs as applicable, and that Cost Performance Reports (CPR) are issued on all contracts where required.
• Manage the Project Planning and Control group within the Business Unit
• Document revenue recognition determinations for new awards
• Track accounts and receivable and work to collect cash
• Prepare documentation for the corporate financial statements to include EACs, backlog reconciliation, and note disclosures related to unique circumstances
• Provide documentation to the external auditors to support the Business Unit financials
• Work with the corporate tax department to provide documentation for the corporate tax return
• Oversees all aspects of Business Unit Finance to include working to identify and mitigate business risk
• Ensures financial and business objectives along with performance goals are defined and understood by the business unit program teams
• Provides financial insight, Contracts Savvy and Pricing Strategy to proposal activities
• Is an interface for the customer to resolve business financial related issues
• Supports the Contracts Manager in contract negotiations and drives maximum returns from the business unit by aggressively seeking improvements in internal performance and/or pricing, terms and conditions on contracts
• Adheres to internal ethics code and internal procedures and external regulations and laws
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports that include analysis of financial results, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and performance metrics with the Program Managers, Business Unit Vice President, CFO, CEO and Corporate CFO
• Special projects assigned by the CFO or Business Unit Vice President
• Other related duties as assigned by the CFO or Business Unit Vice President

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• 5-10 years of functional industry experience required
• Knowledge and application of Government Contracting, Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards
• Above median mathematical proficiency
• Microsoft Office skills to include PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expressi