Manager, Finance (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-07-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA02: Engine Comp (TFT) - WDM 4th St 811 Fourth Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Are you a seasoned financial professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven individual to join our Engine Control Systems organization as a Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the West Des Moines Controller, this high-visibility role is a critical liaison to our external customer Value Streams and a trusted advisor to the local site.

As a Financial Manager for the West Des Moines location, you will take part in month-end close, forecasting, and planning activities. You will be a key partner to the Engineering organization and Value Stream organization.  Your insights will drive strategic decisions, and your leadership will shape the financial direction of our operations. Success in this role requires more than just technical expertise—it demands the ability to lead through complexity, drive process improvements, and forge strong partnerships with cross-functional teams.

We’re looking for someone with sharp analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for driving financial excellence in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead key month close processes for the site.
• Partner with the local Engineering organization and lead all project maintenance, annual rate setting, variance analysis, and any financial recommendations.
• Prepare financial modeling for new business proposals.
• Engage in forecast, annual, and long-term planning activities.
• Financial point of contact for the Honeywell and Industrial Value Streams.  Support includes, but not limited to:
• Ad hoc reporting/financial analysis as requested
• Supports weekly Profit Assurance and any other key meetings
• Provides consultation and guidance on key financial analysis, results, and recommendations
• Supports proposals for new and existing programs, and develops business cases and investment summaries
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all financial and business controls and adherence to all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements including documentation and testing of business controls; Government accounting requirements, DCMA / DCAA audits and reporting requirements, and RTX internal audits.
• Ability to work closely with a cross functional team and provide timely and accurate financial data that helps drive appropriate business decisions and resolves issues.
• Implements financial processes to maximize the quality of financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Financial systems exposed to: SAP, HFM and OneStream, Blackline
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills
• Fiscal close experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management
• Experience preparing financial modeling for new business proposals and proposal support

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor