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Cessna Aircraft Company

Director, Finance, Business Process Controls

Cessna Aircraft Company, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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Overview Textron is a renowned global multi-industry company with a diverse portfolio spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. Our brand lineup includes leading names like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and many others. With a strong worldwide presence and a workforce of 35,000 individuals across 25 countries, we prioritize attracting top talent.

The position reports to the Vice President of Business Process Controls and interfaces with all levels of Textron personnel across the businesses, Textron Corporate personnel and the US Government (USG). The ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management within Textron and with entities such as the DCAA, DCMA and other USG agencies is critical. This role is expected to work independently and effectively manage staff within the BPC group.

This position will be responsible for documenting and supporting compliance with Textron processes related to GAAP, FAR, DFARS and CAS. It will also continuously evaluate existing processes for improvement and resolve issues with the USG customer.

Primary Responsibilities

Support various Textron business units with USG audits of business systems, incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rates, and all other USG audits

Assist Textron business units and Textron Corporate with maintaining CAS Disclosure Statements

Continuously evaluate compliance with CAS and other regulatory requirements

Assess any proposed accounting changes and develop cost impacts and/or General Dollar Magnitudes (GDM) to quantify potential impacts

Support requests for information from DCAA, DCMA and other USG agencies

Review USG audit reports and develop robust responses

Be a liaison between the company and USG customers

Develop strategies to resolve complex issues

Support Direct Assist Audits of Textron USG regulated business systems, as defined in DFARS 7002, and interact with Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency personnel and management

Represent Textron at applicable industry association meetings (i.e., AIA, NDIA, etc.) as required

Support creation and presentation of Textron position, as it relates to USG compliance, in negotiations with Senior USG management

Basic Qualifications

Minimum Years of Experience:

8 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Fields of Study:

Accounting or Finance

Preferred Knowledge/Skills :

Thorough knowledge of government contracting requirements

Thorough knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and CAS and how the regulations apply to various businesses

Thorough experience dealing with DCAA, DCMA and other USG agencies

Capable of independently designing cost accounting structure(s)

Strong computer skills are required with a focus on Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Textron management and employees as well as USG personnel

Why Textron? Textron puts a high value on work-life balance. We have an on-site fitness center where you can partake in 1:1 personal training, take classes or workout with co-workers. We offer a generous time off package as well as a culture that encourages engagement. Getting involved in Employee Resource Groups and workplace activities makes the work more meaningful and fun!

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members and we have a broad mix of levels and tenures that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We offer a competitive total rewards package including generous 401k matching and tuition reimbursement programs as well as health, dental and more.

Join Textron today and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation, creativity, and collaboration!

EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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