Sr Director, Finance

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Senior Director of Finance to join the Business Unit Finance team, located in St. Petersburg, FL.

We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by DELIVERING THE BEST OT THE BEST. Our products can be found within every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world.

This individual will be requried to perform a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections. Develop and evaluate financial plans and policies. Establishe and maintain accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.

Directs and oversees multiple financial functions in the organization.
• Establishes internal controls for monitoring assets, capital investments, controlling costs, and measuring liquidity.
• Liaisons with senior leadership from accounting on matters of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• May summarize the financial status of the organization; interprets asset ratios, break-even analysis reports, profit margins, operating costs, stock value (if applicable), and other metrics used in measuring fiscal stability.
• Communicates with operations, marketing, HR, IT, and other departments on matters of internal controls and/or budget approval and ROI for specific projects.
• Prepares for audits and makes certain that financial reporting is completed properly, and that all documentation follows applicable regulations (including GAAP, FASB, or SEC mandates).
• Leads and directs the work of other managers and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

• Required Education: Associate's Degree OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• Additional Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired.
• Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 10-12 years' experience in a relevant function
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership skills. Corporate finance. Financial management. Fiscal management. Accounting software. Financial analysis software.
• Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)