Finance Director

AAR; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

AAR in Fort Rucker, AL, seeks a Director of Finance to lead the finance unit and oversee budgeting, planning, and liquidity management for the program. This on-site role drives financial strategy, analysis, and reporting across domestic and program-specific activities. The position requires a strong background in FAR/DFAR and CAS, with at least ten years in finance and five in leadership.

Fort Rucker access requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree; or eight years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive finance experience is required.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience is preferred.
• In depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations DFAR, Cost Accounting Standards CAS, and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
• In order to access the Fort Rucker site, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a centralized finance function to establish and maintain controls, budgeting and forecasting processes, and analytical capabilities for the program.
• Implement a business planning process including initiative prioritization, operating and capital planning, performance and productivity reporting, and other areas deemed important by the Program and Deputy Director.
• Lead the program through development of the operating plan and manage implementation across the period of performance for the program.
• Develop presentations for the Program Senior Leadership, and corporate Leadership.
• Manage the programs cash positions through periods of high and low liquidity.
• Present and discuss with executive management the financial implications of operational plans, market performance, changes in Balance Sheet and P&L accounts, cause - and - effect analysis of transactions, trend interpretation, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and review annual budgets, capital and operating forecasts, and present monthly and quarterly comparisons of actual versus budgeted or forecasted results with variance analysis.
• Provide strategic input and direction for program operational planning.
• Develop cost accounting and reporting systems and provide cost breakdowns by cost drivers.
• Develop and administer cost models showing market profitability using revenue indicators and cost drivers, providing strategic input and direction for selecting or discontinuing product or service lines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Regulatory knowledge

Public communication

Education

BS/BA or 8+ years experience

MBA preferred

Job description

This position is pending contract award. The anticipated start date is on October 1, 2026.

The Director of Finance holds overall responsibility for the finance unit and the financial function of the program. This role directs all finance activities related to the group, including financial analysis, financial planning, budgeting, restructuring, liquidity management, risk management, cash management, financial institutions, suppliers, analysts, representation at public forums, and oversight of finance department activities supporting the IERW FSN program.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Develop and manage a centralized finance function to establish and maintain controls, budgeting and forecasting processes, and analytical capabilities for the program.
• Implement a business planning process including initiative prioritization, operating and capital planning, performance and productivity reporting, and other areas deemed important by the Program and Deputy Director.
• Lead the program through development of the operating plan and manage implementation across the period of performance for the program.
• Develop presentations for the Program Senior Leadership, and corporate Leadership.
• Manage the programs cash positions through periods of high and low liquidity.
• Present and discuss with executive management the financial implications of operational plans, market performance (domestic and international), changes in Balance Sheet and P&L accounts, cause ‑ and ‑ effect analysis of transactions, trend interpretation, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and review annual budgets, capital and operating forecasts, and present monthly and quarterly comparisons of actual versus budgeted or forecasted results with variance analysis.
• Provide strategic input and direction for program operational planning.
• Develop cost accounting and reporting systems and provide cost breakdowns by cost drivers.
• Develop and administer cost models showing market profitability using revenue indicators and cost drivers, providing strategic input and direction for selecting or discontinuing product or service lines.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree; or eight years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive finance experience is required.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience is preferred.
• In depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations DFAR, Cost Accounting Standards CAS, and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
• In order to access the Fort Rucker site, U.S. citizenship is required.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• This position is required to work on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Primary Location

United States-Alabama-Fort Rucker

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.