Director, Finance 3281450

Job Title: Director, Program Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Bonus Eligible
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job ID: 3281450

Our Award Winning Client, a highly reputable organization operating nationally in the aerospace and defense sectors, seeks an experienced Director of Program Finance to provide strategic leadership, financial guidance, and business management across its Broadband Communications Systems Sector.

Position Overview

This Director of Program Finance role is responsible for driving financial strategy, offering critical business insights, and optimizing performance for our client’s high-stakes portfolio. With a deep understanding of financial planning, cash flow management, and budgeting, this role leads the finance team while partnering with cross-functional leaders to enhance profit and identify working capital improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with program teams to evaluate program Estimate at Completion (EAC), assessing risks and opportunities.
Maintain consistent communication with FP&A leadership to ensure timely updates on financial goals, encompassing Monthly Financial Reports (MFR), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Strategic Plan (SP) objectives.
Lead finance transformation projects and champion process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and performance.
Oversee Working Capital initiatives and support the achievement of AOP and SP financial targets by collaborating with Operations and Programs leadership.
Review and approve business proposals and quotes across divisions.
Support International Financial Reporting (IFR) opportunity analysis and preparation.
Supervise month-end close activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements in collaboration with the Controllers team.
Direct the Finance staff through recruiting, training, coaching, and performance evaluation, building a robust and effective team.
Analyze proposal cost and pricing data, ensuring alignment with financial and contractual standards.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of finance-related experience, or a Graduate Degree with 13 years of experience. A total of 19 years of experience is required in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Indirect Cost and Rate Management.
5+ years of increasing management responsibility in finance.
Master’s Degree in a related field.
Extensive knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations.
Proficiency in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other government finance guidelines specific to Aerospace and Defense.
Demonstrated experience managing various contract types: Fixed Price, Fixed Unit Rate, Cost Plus, and Time & Material.
Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven success engaging with senior management and cross-functional teams.
Additional Details

Security Clearance: Not required.
Visa Sponsorship: Not available.
Benefits Include: Full benefits package, with additional relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Job Schedule: 9/80
Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience Level: 10+ years in defense finance, with expertise in complex portfolio management.
Key Skills: Earned value management, program controls, SOX compliance.
On-Site Requirements: This position is fully on-site at our client’s Salt Lake City, UT location.
Professional Strengths: Proficiency in proposal handling, cash management, program and division reviews. A high degree of responsiveness, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $215,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
3281450 What type of compensation is desired for a new position?
As this role is based in a cleared facility, U.S. Citizenship is required. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:

Recent Defense finance: 10 years (Required)
Recent complex portfolio management: 10 years (Required)
Recent Gov Finance from the Defense & Aerospace industry: 1 year (Preferred)
Recent GAAP and SEC regulations: 1 year (Preferred)
Recent Financial planning, cash management, proposals: 1 year (Preferred)
Director, Finance recently: 1 year (Required)
Recent Indirect Cost and Rate Management: 3 years (Preferred)
Recent Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:

Salt Lake City, UT 84121: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person