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Director Finance & US Government Compliance
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Agency-wide compliance leader for Finance and US Government (USG) contracting, promoting a culture of compliance, maintaining financial controls, and serving as the primary point of contact with government agencies. Responsibilities include financial reviews, audits, compliance training, and timely reporting to government agencies. Responsibilities
Overall Finance & United States Government (USG) Compliance Leader for the finance department and the organization, promoting a culture of compliance. Lead financial compliance with federal government contracting rules and regulations (FAR, DFAR, CAS, and related laws) for USG work. Establish and verify appropriate financial controls, document and test them periodically, and mitigate CAS non-compliance and related risks. Conduct periodic financial reviews per internal policies and procedures. Serve as primary liaison with government agencies (DCAA, SUPSHIP, DCMA) and external audit firms as required. Coordinate with accounting to support government and financial audits, including half-year and year-end requirements. Prepare and respond to audit requests and reports; maintain tracking for open and future audits. Develop audit strategies that provide economic value and compliance. Direct personnel responsible for financial compliance, policy development, and updates. Develop and submit the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the USG. Manage financial compliance training for the finance department (CAS and related areas). Oversee financial compliance and reporting requirements (internal, external, SOX, USG, etc.). Brief Executive Leadership on potential compliance risks, corrective actions, and mitigation plans. Continuously improve policies and procedures to support financial compliance and internal controls. Provide oversight to functional departments with responsibility for USG systems (Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, MMAS, Property Management, EVM, etc.). Support business system audits and corrective action responses (CARs/CAPs) as appropriate. Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and regulations governing finance operations. Lead activities for financial control and risk management, including reporting and remediation. Develop finance compliance training as applicable. Monitor financial compliance, auditing, and investigations of suspected violations. Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; 15+ years in Aerospace & Defense industry, supporting manufacturing, program finance, accounting, indirect budgets and rates, USG compliance (DCAA), or related legal experience. 8+ years in the A&D industry with experience in disclosure statements, FPRPs, and government audits (DCAA, DCMA), and indirect budgets. Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant field required. Strong government contracting experience (CAS, FAR, DFAR) required. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across the organization. Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Disclosure Statements; experience with DCAA/DCMA compliance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Proven track record of delivering results with high integrity and accountability. Decisive, action-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities with team leadership experience. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to work with cross-functional groups. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Costpoint). Core Competencies
Financial expertise with indirect rate structures for services, manufacturing, and/or MRO; experience with Total Cost Input (TCI) and Value-Added cost structures. Leadership of indirect budgeting, FPRP development, and cost structure optimization. Operational financial competency for identifying control weaknesses and implementing mitigations. Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to perform in a high-performance environment. Technical financial expertise in compliance, government audits, indirect rates, treasury, and tax; proficient with USG auditors and internal/external auditors. Tools
ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Costpoint) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Direction & Discretion
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Provides direction to employees and departments on adherence to regulations; may set performance standards and provide feedback affecting employment actions. DISCRETION EXERCISED:
Independent, with substantial latitude and judgment in issue analysis and solution development. Liaisons
Interacts with all departments, auditors (DCAA/SUPSHIP), Compliance Consultants, and executives including the CFO and Director of Accounting. Additional Guidelines
Candidates must meet employment eligibility guidelines for Austal USA, including age, US Person status, background checks, drug screening, and travel requirements. Equal Employment Commitment
Austal USA is an equal opportunity employer. For accessibility assistance, contact 251-445-1932. Employment decisions are made without regard to disability or other protected characteristics. Contract position
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Director Finance & US Government Compliance
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Austal . Overview
Agency-wide compliance leader for Finance and US Government (USG) contracting, promoting a culture of compliance, maintaining financial controls, and serving as the primary point of contact with government agencies. Responsibilities include financial reviews, audits, compliance training, and timely reporting to government agencies. Responsibilities
Overall Finance & United States Government (USG) Compliance Leader for the finance department and the organization, promoting a culture of compliance. Lead financial compliance with federal government contracting rules and regulations (FAR, DFAR, CAS, and related laws) for USG work. Establish and verify appropriate financial controls, document and test them periodically, and mitigate CAS non-compliance and related risks. Conduct periodic financial reviews per internal policies and procedures. Serve as primary liaison with government agencies (DCAA, SUPSHIP, DCMA) and external audit firms as required. Coordinate with accounting to support government and financial audits, including half-year and year-end requirements. Prepare and respond to audit requests and reports; maintain tracking for open and future audits. Develop audit strategies that provide economic value and compliance. Direct personnel responsible for financial compliance, policy development, and updates. Develop and submit the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the USG. Manage financial compliance training for the finance department (CAS and related areas). Oversee financial compliance and reporting requirements (internal, external, SOX, USG, etc.). Brief Executive Leadership on potential compliance risks, corrective actions, and mitigation plans. Continuously improve policies and procedures to support financial compliance and internal controls. Provide oversight to functional departments with responsibility for USG systems (Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, MMAS, Property Management, EVM, etc.). Support business system audits and corrective action responses (CARs/CAPs) as appropriate. Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and regulations governing finance operations. Lead activities for financial control and risk management, including reporting and remediation. Develop finance compliance training as applicable. Monitor financial compliance, auditing, and investigations of suspected violations. Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; 15+ years in Aerospace & Defense industry, supporting manufacturing, program finance, accounting, indirect budgets and rates, USG compliance (DCAA), or related legal experience. 8+ years in the A&D industry with experience in disclosure statements, FPRPs, and government audits (DCAA, DCMA), and indirect budgets. Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant field required. Strong government contracting experience (CAS, FAR, DFAR) required. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across the organization. Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Disclosure Statements; experience with DCAA/DCMA compliance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Proven track record of delivering results with high integrity and accountability. Decisive, action-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities with team leadership experience. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to work with cross-functional groups. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Costpoint). Core Competencies
Financial expertise with indirect rate structures for services, manufacturing, and/or MRO; experience with Total Cost Input (TCI) and Value-Added cost structures. Leadership of indirect budgeting, FPRP development, and cost structure optimization. Operational financial competency for identifying control weaknesses and implementing mitigations. Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to perform in a high-performance environment. Technical financial expertise in compliance, government audits, indirect rates, treasury, and tax; proficient with USG auditors and internal/external auditors. Tools
ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Costpoint) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Direction & Discretion
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Provides direction to employees and departments on adherence to regulations; may set performance standards and provide feedback affecting employment actions. DISCRETION EXERCISED:
Independent, with substantial latitude and judgment in issue analysis and solution development. Liaisons
Interacts with all departments, auditors (DCAA/SUPSHIP), Compliance Consultants, and executives including the CFO and Director of Accounting. Additional Guidelines
Candidates must meet employment eligibility guidelines for Austal USA, including age, US Person status, background checks, drug screening, and travel requirements. Equal Employment Commitment
Austal USA is an equal opportunity employer. For accessibility assistance, contact 251-445-1932. Employment decisions are made without regard to disability or other protected characteristics. Contract position
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