Manager, Finance

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Scranton, PA seeks a seasoned financial professional to manage accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions. The role focuses on establishing controls, forecasting cash flow, and driving informed financial decisions across the organization.

The candidate should have strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, with a solid background in corporate finance and experience/ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 5-7 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily financial activities including accounting, budget, credit, tax, and treasury.
• Ensures financial operations are compliant with governmental rules and regulations.
• Forecasts and manages cash flow to meet company needs.
• Monitors monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for accuracy.
• Oversees the budget process and collaborates with managers to manage budgets.
• Leads and directs other employees with HR concurrence.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Accounting software

Financial analysis software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Performs a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections | Develops and evaluates financial plans and policies | Establishes and maintains accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls

General Profile

• Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised
• Must have any type of one direct report or more
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Supervises the daily financial activities and functions for an organization including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury.
• Ensures financial operations are in compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
• Forecasts and manages a cash flow that meets the needs of the company.
• Monitors the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.
• Oversees the budget process and works with managers to produce and manage effective budgets.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Finance or Accounting degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Corporate finance. Financial management. Financial reporting. Fiscal management. Accounting software. Financial analysis software. Leadership skills. Decision-making skills. Oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.