Fin Compliance Sr Director

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Develops, plans and evaluates internal audit programs for the organization's accounting and statistical records and the activities of various departments to ensure compliance with the organization's policies, procedures and standards | Determines proper accountability of assets | Audits accounting records of contract agreements in which the organization is involved | Prepares reports for management on the results of audits, providing recommendations on improvements | Interfaces with and assists outside auditors to expedite their work

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Recognized as an external thought leader within a strategic organization function or job discipline and requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field
• Proactively identifies and solves problems that impact the management and direction of the business
• May participate in the development of the product or business strategy
• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of individual capabilities and business requirements
• Is part of & speaks at industry forums.
• Has written publications, white papers or other technical papers.
• Called upon by customers or other industry companies for their expertise.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Functional Leadership

• Has ultimate responsibility for the strategic direction of a professional/technical area
• Has responsibility for the function and reports to the site/ SBU head (and/ or to a Home Office functional leader).

Essential Functions

• Oversees auditing of the organization's internal operations as directed by senior leadership.
• Reviews and evaluates internal controls, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifies business risks.
• Reviews financial transactions or reports for accuracy.
• Recommends new or modified procedures that improve efficiency or compliance and mitigate risk or loss.
• Leads the audit reporting process and ensures audit findings are maintained.
• Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed.
• May also have responsibility for Government Compliance including but not limited to:
• Plans and directs the government compliance function; provides corporate-wide focus for efforts relating to compliance with government procurement laws and regulations. Includes oversight responsibility for government contract compliance audit and training functions. Establishes policy on a variety of financial matters, including government accounting, government property and independent research and development issues. Develops and maintains the company's compliance risk management program to manage legal and regulatory compliance risks based on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines requirements and benchmarking research, facilitating the systematic assessment and management of compliance risks. Ensures compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 12-15 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business or finance degree preferred
• Knowledge