Sr. Director, Finance (Sensors) at Flir Systems in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

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At FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading thermal and sensing technologies which enhance everyday life. From saving energy, to saving lives FLIR is making a real difference in our world.

Our products are used in a wide array of situations to rescue people in danger, detect criminals, conserve energy, navigate safely, provide security around the globe, and protect our environment.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

FLIR Systems is seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Finance for its Sensors Line of Business (LOB). This position will be directly responsible for the financial management of 7 major sites, lead further integration projects and provide financial management support and leadership.  Successful candidates will possess strong Finance and leadership skills and will provide financial and operational analytical support to our primary business areas and programs. In addition, this position works with Operations and other Finance personnel to implement operational improvements, cost reduction projects, and process standardization. The position will also partner with LOB and Program leadership to integrate financial metrics into normal work activities, connect with other functional organizations to accomplish team objectives and support proposal cost estimating and financial reviews. The role provides timely, accurate and meaningful reporting, forecasting and analysis on all aspects of finance activities.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies (FAR, CAS, GAAP, SOX, Corporate Policy, etc.).


• Develops annual and multi-year budgets and operating plans.


• Coordinates the LOB’s weekly / monthly / quarterly P&L and Working Capital forecasts.


• Ensures program cost control with responsibilities for both internal and external reporting. Emphasis will be placed on the following reporting of customer deliverables:
  
  
  • Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
  
  
  • Monitoring cost / schedule progress in comparison to budgets Earned Value Management System (EVMS) maintenance Variance analysis Weekly and monthly labor reports.
  
  
  • Bookings/Sales/Profit forecasting.
  
  
  • Development of Estimates at Completion (EACs).
  
  
  • Proposal cost and price estimating.
  
  
  • Provides specialized analyses, reporting and information in support of the programs.
  
  
  
  


• Applies knowledge of USG Request for Proposals and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to lead proposal and pricing exercises.


• Risk management.


• Provides analysis and evaluation of business strategies (new product development initiatives, bid & proposal, etc.); assists with LOB strategic planning.


• Establishing and maintaining internal systems to support the LOB’s financial and business operations consistent with growth and compliance requirements.


• Interacts with internal and external contacts:
  
  
  • Interact with customers as required.
  
  
  • Interact with Operations and other Finance functions.
  
  
  • LOB Finance representative to corporate executive finance community.
  
  
  
  


• Manages department staff with respect to strategic and proactive hiring, performance management, disciplinary action and termination of employment practices. Identifies and provides coaching, mentoring and training to enhance employee professional development and value to the division.


• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates.


• Actively works to promote and recognize performance.


• Provide recognition and encourage morale and motivation of the Finance team.


• Provide training and development opportunities and serve in mentoring.


• Ensures compliance with legal obligations including customer contracts, vendor subcontracts, proprietary agreements, representation agreements, teaming agreements and other.


• Manages relationships with the customer community fostering a relationship of trust and mutual respect, assisting when necessary to resolve program issues.

• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. MBA, CPA/CMA certifications highly preferred.


• 12+ years of increasing responsibility in Finance and Accounting disciplines in an electronics manufacturing environment, 10+ years of supervisory experience preferred.


• Candidate will have strong analytical skills in data analysis, pricing, planning, and program controls.


• Proven effective change agent in a cross-functional and matrixed organization. Strong leadership skills and willingness to embrace change.


• Thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and GAAP general accounting procedures.


• Demonstrated results creating processes and identifying process improvements in a fast-paced and changing business environment.


• Exposure to Project Accounting methodologies in a Government Contracting environment and standard costing preferred.


• Process improvement skillset with prior experience with Lean, CMMI, Six Sigma or ISO certification.


• Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and competently convey complex messages to a variety of audiences including customers, senior management, employees.


• Ability to travel (~25%) domestically.

FLIR and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

FLIR is an equal opportunity employer.