Senior Finance Director

Moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Senior Finance Director to lead the Commercial Aircraft finance organization from East Aurora. You will partner with executives, drive robust financial modeling, oversee close and forecasting, and guide capital investments.

The role demands deep experience in finance leadership, governance, and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage accounting controls, balance sheet integrity, and provide strategic insights to optimize cash flow and margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 15+ years progressive experience in accounting/finance/FP&A; aerospace/defense preferred.
• 10+ years leading high-performing finance teams.
• Experience in ASC 606 long-term accounting and complex transactions.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
• Willingness to relocate to East Aurora, NY and be on-site.

Responsibilities

• Finance business partnership to enable division strategy with robust modeling.
• Executive reporting of financial results to CAG Executive Team.
• Lead finance organization responsible for balance sheet, P&L and cash flow.
• Forecasting sales, margins, and operating margin; close, forecast, budget.
• Capex planning, ROI analysis, and investment tracking.
• Support internal/external audits and controls.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial modeling

Communication

Auditing

ASC 606 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

OneStream

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Senior Finance Director

Reporting To

GVP - Finance

Work Schedule

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Our team in Commercial Aircraft (CAG) is looking for a Senior Finance Director. This role is located in East Aurora, New York and reports to the Group Vice President for Finance and Business Management.

Job Overview

As a Senior Finance Director, you will be part of the Commercial Aircraft Leadership team and responsible for:

• Finance business partnership - enable the development and execution of division strategy through robust financial modeling and sound tactical and strategic decision support
• Executive reporting of financial results to CAG Executive Team
• Leading the CAG finance organization that is responsible for end-to-end financial accountability including full group, divisional, and site Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow (close, forecast, budget, expense management)
• Sales, gross margin, and operating margin forecasting
• Free Cash Flow review and forecasting
• Capital investment planning, coordination, tracking and ROI analysis
• Technical Accounting conclusions, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and internal controls
• Internal and external audit support
• Annual and Long-Range budgeting and quarterly forecasting
• Active participation in major proposal activities - cost analysis, pricing, & negotiations
• Enhancing governance to enable leadership to reduce production product cost, optimize inventory and net working capital, and improve free cash flow
• Managing, recruiting, coaching, and developing direct reports
• Actively advocating for continuous improvement, efficiency, and means to increase value to internal/external customers

Requirements

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. MBA/CPA is preferred.
• Over 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or FP&A. Aerospace and Defense industry preferred but not required.
• Over 10 years of leading, coaching, and managing high performing finance teams.
• Experience in ASC 606 long-term accounting and complex financial transactions and contracts
• Demonstrated experience influencing others and/or leading and developing direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence cross functional business stakeholders, including site and division leadership team.
• Strategic mindset, ability to see big picture opportunities and proactively address with Commercial Aircraft Group's leadership team.
• Comfort with ambiguity and driving new processes to address business opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, and with external constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve performance and results through the managing of people and teams by setting expectations, creating a culture of accountability, and providing timely coaching.
• Ability to relocate to East Aurora, New York and be present on-site.

It would be great if you also had:

• Manufacturing and/or aerospace industry experience highly preferred
• Big 4 accounting experience
• SAP experience and/or knowledge of ERP business systems
• OneStream experience for consolidation and forecasting

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $230,000.00-$285,000.00 Annually

Salary Range DisclaimerThe base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range