Director Finance – Michigan

A global leading manufacturer of safety solutions for the defense and security industries is looking for a Director of Finance experienced with manufacturing experience to join the company’s management in Walker, Michigan. Reporting directly to the company’s CEO, the position requires a proactive, independent and business oriented leader.ResponsibilitiesPrepare or direct preparation of company financial statements in support of local management and parentPrepare or direct preparation of Annual Budget, and Monthly Sales Forecasts, by project and by divisionPerform on-going variance analysis, perform monthly Estimates at Complete (EAC), and provide real time risks and opportunity alertsSupervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, financial analysis, quoting, and budgeting dutiesManage all aspects of working capital including cash flow, AP/AR, and InventoryResponsible for new project estimating including pricing, basis of estimates and cost/price strategiesSupport the development and preparation of complex proposal efforts and pricing schedules consistent with company policies, FAR, CAS, and solicitation requirementsPrepare or direct preparation of yearly overhead rates adhering to FAR rulesAnalyze complex financial information, seek out financial opportunities for continuous improvement, identify internal targets, and partner with other leaders to drive accountability to the resultsDevelopment and maintenance of average costs, transfer pricing, and variance reportingConduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes with outside accounting firmDevelop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activitiesWork with external tax preparers to support annual tax returnsMonitor financial activities such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are metDevelop various reports required by regulatory agenciesOther duties as assignedRequired skills and qualificationsB.S. Degree in Management, Accounting, Finance or related discipline, MBA preferredCPA or CMA strongly preferred7-10+ years’ experience managing accounting and finance organizations required, preferably in a manufacturing environmentProven record of financial analysis of business lines, projects, programs, and/or pricing requiredStrong working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and DCAA regulations and requirements preferredExperience with all types of contracts (Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials, and ID/IQ contracting)Attention to detail; high degree of accuracy to ensure compliance with timelines, internal policies, laws and regulationsProven analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective written and oral communication skillsOrganized and very attentive to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks, priorities and timelinesAbility to develop and communicate potential enhancements to operating processes and proceduresAbility to successfully interact with management and customersMust have experience with ERP systemsExperience working with international companies

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