Austal USA
Director Finance & US Government Compliance
Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624
Director Finance & US Government Compliance in Mobile, AL at Austal
REPORTS TO:
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SUPERVISES:
Finance Compliance Manager, Budgets & Rates Manager, and staff
Overview Overall Finance & United States Government (USG) Compliance Leader for the finance department and the organization and works to promote a culture of compliance throughout the company. Leads the financial compliance with all federal government contracting rules and regulations, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and all other applicable laws for companies executing business with the USG.
Responsibilities
Acts as Compliance Leader for Finance and US Government, promoting a culture of compliance regarding contracting rules and regulations, ensuring financial controls are in place, documented, and tested; serves as Primary Point of Contact with government agencies.
Performs financial reviews, audits, and compliance training; submits reports to the appropriate government agencies.
Coordinate with the accounting team to facilitate government and financial audits, including half-year and fiscal year-end requirements and other audits as required.
Manage and ensure timely preparation and responses to DCAA and other government agencies on audit requests and reports; maintain internal tracking for open and future audits.
Lead and develop appropriate audit strategies that provide economic value and compliance for the business.
Direct personnel responsible for financial compliance and policy development and update activities.
Develop and submit the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the USG.
Manage financial compliance training for the finance department in support of CAS and other financial compliance and audits areas.
Oversee financial compliance and reporting requirements (internal, external, SOX, USG, etc.).
Brief Executive Leadership on potential government or financial compliance risk areas, corrective action plans, and necessary mitigation activities.
Drive continuous improvement of policies and procedures in support of financial compliance and internal controls.
Provide oversight and liaison support to functional departments that own USG Business Systems (Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, MMAS, Property Management, EVM, etc.).
Assist in responses to Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) during Business System audits.
Recommend improvements to comply with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations governing finance and the organization.
Lead activities for financial control and risk management, including reporting and mitigation aligned with company policies.
Develop and document finance compliance training, as applicable.
Monitor financial compliance, surveillance, controls, auditing, and assist investigations of suspected compliance violations.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, plus 15+ years’ experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry, supporting manufacturing, program finance, accounting, developing indirect budgets & rates, USG compliance (DCAA), and/or legal related experience.
8+ years of relevant work experience in the A&D industry, preparing Disclosure Statements, developing Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP), supporting government audits (DCAA, DCMA), and managing indirect budgets.
Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant degree, required.
Strong Government contracting experience required (CAS, FAR, DFAR).
Superior communicator and constructive collaborator throughout the organization.
Excellent knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS and Disclosure Statements; experience with government compliance issues, especially with DCAA / DCMA.
Microsoft Office experience with proficiency in Excel and Word.
Strong self-confidence with a track record of delivering results on time; decisive and action-oriented.
High degree of personal accountability; strong people skills; ability to develop and motivate others.
Trusted with high integrity and able to lead an efficient team; able to multitask and collaborate across functions.
Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Experience directing, leading, coaching and developing a team.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Costpoint).
Core Competencies
Financial experience with complex indirect rate structures for services, manufacturing, and/or MRO type businesses.
Knowledge of Total Cost Input (TCI) and Value-Added (VA) cost structures.
Leads, develops, and manages the annual indirect budget process; develops FPRPs and assesses impacts to the business.
Operational financial competency to identify weaknesses in controls and implement mitigations.
Communication: proficient in written and verbal communication, able to work in high-intensity, performance-based environments.
Technical financial expertise in financial compliance, government audits, indirect rates, treasury, taxes; adept with USG auditors (DCMA/DCAA) and auditors.
Direction / Discretion DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Provides direction to all employees and departments regarding adherence to state and federal regulations; authority to provide work direction and establish performance standards; offers feedback that may affect employment actions.
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
Works independently with sound judgment; exercises a wide degree of latitude and creativity to analyze issues and implement solutions.
Liaises & Additional Guidelines LIAISES WITH:
All other departments, Auditors, Finance Team, Director of Accounting, CFO, DCAA/SUPSHIP, Compliance Consultants and Authorities
Additional Guidelines Candidates must meet employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
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Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SUPERVISES:
Finance Compliance Manager, Budgets & Rates Manager, and staff
Overview Overall Finance & United States Government (USG) Compliance Leader for the finance department and the organization and works to promote a culture of compliance throughout the company. Leads the financial compliance with all federal government contracting rules and regulations, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and all other applicable laws for companies executing business with the USG.
Responsibilities
Acts as Compliance Leader for Finance and US Government, promoting a culture of compliance regarding contracting rules and regulations, ensuring financial controls are in place, documented, and tested; serves as Primary Point of Contact with government agencies.
Performs financial reviews, audits, and compliance training; submits reports to the appropriate government agencies.
Coordinate with the accounting team to facilitate government and financial audits, including half-year and fiscal year-end requirements and other audits as required.
Manage and ensure timely preparation and responses to DCAA and other government agencies on audit requests and reports; maintain internal tracking for open and future audits.
Lead and develop appropriate audit strategies that provide economic value and compliance for the business.
Direct personnel responsible for financial compliance and policy development and update activities.
Develop and submit the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the USG.
Manage financial compliance training for the finance department in support of CAS and other financial compliance and audits areas.
Oversee financial compliance and reporting requirements (internal, external, SOX, USG, etc.).
Brief Executive Leadership on potential government or financial compliance risk areas, corrective action plans, and necessary mitigation activities.
Drive continuous improvement of policies and procedures in support of financial compliance and internal controls.
Provide oversight and liaison support to functional departments that own USG Business Systems (Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, MMAS, Property Management, EVM, etc.).
Assist in responses to Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) during Business System audits.
Recommend improvements to comply with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations governing finance and the organization.
Lead activities for financial control and risk management, including reporting and mitigation aligned with company policies.
Develop and document finance compliance training, as applicable.
Monitor financial compliance, surveillance, controls, auditing, and assist investigations of suspected compliance violations.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, plus 15+ years’ experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry, supporting manufacturing, program finance, accounting, developing indirect budgets & rates, USG compliance (DCAA), and/or legal related experience.
8+ years of relevant work experience in the A&D industry, preparing Disclosure Statements, developing Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP), supporting government audits (DCAA, DCMA), and managing indirect budgets.
Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant degree, required.
Strong Government contracting experience required (CAS, FAR, DFAR).
Superior communicator and constructive collaborator throughout the organization.
Excellent knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS and Disclosure Statements; experience with government compliance issues, especially with DCAA / DCMA.
Microsoft Office experience with proficiency in Excel and Word.
Strong self-confidence with a track record of delivering results on time; decisive and action-oriented.
High degree of personal accountability; strong people skills; ability to develop and motivate others.
Trusted with high integrity and able to lead an efficient team; able to multitask and collaborate across functions.
Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Experience directing, leading, coaching and developing a team.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Costpoint).
Core Competencies
Financial experience with complex indirect rate structures for services, manufacturing, and/or MRO type businesses.
Knowledge of Total Cost Input (TCI) and Value-Added (VA) cost structures.
Leads, develops, and manages the annual indirect budget process; develops FPRPs and assesses impacts to the business.
Operational financial competency to identify weaknesses in controls and implement mitigations.
Communication: proficient in written and verbal communication, able to work in high-intensity, performance-based environments.
Technical financial expertise in financial compliance, government audits, indirect rates, treasury, taxes; adept with USG auditors (DCMA/DCAA) and auditors.
Direction / Discretion DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Provides direction to all employees and departments regarding adherence to state and federal regulations; authority to provide work direction and establish performance standards; offers feedback that may affect employment actions.
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
Works independently with sound judgment; exercises a wide degree of latitude and creativity to analyze issues and implement solutions.
Liaises & Additional Guidelines LIAISES WITH:
All other departments, Auditors, Finance Team, Director of Accounting, CFO, DCAA/SUPSHIP, Compliance Consultants and Authorities
Additional Guidelines Candidates must meet employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
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