Sr Manager, Finance

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA); Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA) is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee daily financial activities, including compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree, at least 7-8 years of experience in financial roles, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This position requires leadership skills and the ability to manage both budgets and team performance. Additional qualifications preferred include a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. Up to 25% travel is likely.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years' experience in financial activities including accounting and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in corporate finance and fiscal management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial activities including budget and treasury.
• Ensure compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
• Provide guidance on financial reporting objectives and standards.

Skills

Corporate finance

Financial management

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Accounting software

Financial analysis software

Job description

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

Impact of the Role

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors
• Must have at least one professional expert or one supervisor as a direct report
• Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Manages the daily financial activities and functions for an organization including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury.
• Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with governmental rules and regulations. Forecasts and manages a cash flow that meets the needs of the company.
• Provides guidance to managers in financial reporting objectives and standards to ensure accurate, compliant and useful financial reporting is produced.
• Oversees the budget process and works with managers to produce and manage effective budgets.
• Acts as an advisor to management on regulations and other matters that may impact the financial activities of the company, engaging with outside consultants if applicable.
• 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 7-8 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, Accounting or Finance 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.