Director, Finance
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
The Director of Finance will support the General Manager of a Maritime business unit and will serve as a strategic partner and advisor to the leadership team. This position will report to the Director of Finance, Maritime. The Director of Finance will provide financial planning, program financial management and control services through a professional staff to analyze financial results, assess resource requirements, forecast planning for future growth, while controlling budgets, and generating reports on sales, cost of sales, profits, etc.
Essential Functions :
- The position partners and consults with the
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS) and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Manage overall Estimate of Completions (EACs) and profit impacts
- Develop and present various ad hoc analysis and reports required to support Program Management Team and Sr. Management General Manager of the business area and requires latitude in exercising independent judgment and analysis to make decisions that will impact profits, working capital, cash flows, and financial position, while working without close supervision.
- Analyze, review, and present every facet of the business, including such things as revenue, pricing, forecasting and taking the appropriate actions to achieve margin improvement and net profit improvement on every element of the business.
- Establish and ensure compliance with financial policies, practices and procedures at the operating sites.
- Establish appropriate business controls to engender an appropriate "results focus" in decision making.
- Manage cash and treasury matters.
- Ensure solid program and product line financial performance through early identification of operational issues and implementation of containment methods.
- Bring financial and general management expertise to the division's leadership team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience in general financial management, to include general accounting, cost accounting and taxes, preferably in a commercial manufacturing environment. Or, Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related discipline with a minimum of thirteen (13) years' experience in general financial management, to include general accounting, cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.Experience with Federal Government contracting requirements - Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR / DFAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR), and International Transfer of Arms Regulations (ITAR) required.Preferred Additional Skills :
Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office package (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project), Hyperion HFM / Planning and SAP ERP software a plus.Detailed understanding of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business area or functional teams.Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication and decision-making skills. Including planning, managing projects, leading and evaluating personnel, an orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions, a creative problem solver.Demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker and experienced at developing plans for short and long-term results.Willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.Proven ability to interact and influence team members at all organizational levels; ability to manage effectively both upward and downward.