Director of Finance (AAC)

Director of Finance (AAC)

Location: US-NY

Job ID: 3631

Category: Accounting/Finance/Payroll - All

Experience: 15 Years

Recruiter: Jim Daly

Minimum Degree: Bachelors

Overview

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for various domains. Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC (AAC), a subsidiary of TDSI, focuses on sonar systems and related technologies. For more information, visit AAC Corp.

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans):

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO/Holiday Leaves
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

The Director of Finance will support our subsidiary AAC and will be responsible for accounting and financial reporting, business unit finance, strategic planning/budgeting, cash management, capital planning, program finance, and new business finance functions. This position can be based out of either Great River, NY or Washington DC (Navy Yard).

The vision for the AAC finance team is to integrate with the TDSI finance and accounting teams as part of a unified shared services model. The Director of Finance will report directly to the AAC CEO with a dotted line to the TDSI CFO.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting/financial reporting, division finance, strategic planning/budgeting, and cash management.
• Provide executive leadership by developing and implementing financial strategies.
• Provide financial and accounting guidance to senior staff.
• Assist management in understanding business dynamics.
• Gather, interpret, and evaluate operating results for margin and profit improvement.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for senior management.
• Serve as main point of contact for auditors.
• Direct and oversee implementation of large programs and projects.
• Accountable for project timelines, budgets, and performance standards.
• May provide analysis on business development and monitor business performance.
• Select, supervise, and develop accounting staff.
• Support and communicate the mission and values of the organization.
• Responsible for communication of financial metrics and information to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 15+ years of experience, including 7 years of leadership experience.
• Government contracting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DCAA/DCMA and FAR regulations.
• CPA and/or MBA a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Deltek and SAP a plus.
• Periodic travel required.

The annualized pay range for this role is $166,500 - $212,750 USD along with a target ICP/bonus of 10-15%. For specific questions, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.