Director Finance & US Government Compliance

Compliance Leader For Finance And Us Government

Reports To : Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Supervises : Finance Compliance Manager, Budgets & Rates Manager, and staff

Authorities / Responsibilities : Acts as Compliance Leader for Finance and US Government promoting a compliance culture regarding contracting rules and regulations, ensures financial controls are in place, documented, and tested while acting as the Primary Point of Contact with various government agencies; responsibilities include financial reviews, audits and compliance training as well as submitting various reports with the correct government agency.

Overall Finance & United States Government (USG) Compliance Leader for the finance department and the organization and works to promote a culture of compliance throughout the company.

Leads the financial compliance with all federal government contracting rules and regulations, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and all other applicable laws for companies executing business with the USG.

Leads and ensures the appropriate financial controls are in place, documented, and tested periodically to ensure potential CAS non-compliance and / or risk items are identified and properly mitigated for the business.

Performs periodic financial reviews consistent with internal policies and procedures.

Primary point of contact and liaise with various government agencies, predominately DCAA / SUPSHIP / DCMA, external audit agencies and other financial consulting organizations as required.

Coordinates with the accounting team to facilitate all aspects of government and financial audits, to include half year and fiscal year end requirements, and other audits as required.

Manages and ensures timely preparation and responses to DCAA and other government agencies on audit requests and reports, maintains internal management tracking and reporting process for open and future audits.

Leads and develops appropriate audit strategies that provide economic value and compliance for the business.

Directs personnel responsible for financial compliance and policy development and update activities.

Responsible for the development and submission of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the USG.

Manages financial compliance training for the finance department in support of CAS and other financial compliance and audits areas.

Responsible for financial compliance and reporting requirements (i.e. internal, external, SOX, USG, etc.).

Briefs Executive Leadership on potential government or financial compliance risk areas, corrective action plans, and necessary mitigation activities.

Responsible for continuous improvement of policies and procedures, in support of financial compliance and internal controls.

Provides oversight and liaison support to the functional departments (i.e. accounting, estimating, supply chain, etc.) that have responsibility and ownership of the USG Business Systems, including Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Property Management, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

Provides management oversight and coordination in support of Business System audits, including assisting in responses to any Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and / or associated Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), as appropriate.

Provides recommendations for improvements to comply with the applicable policies, procedures, and regulations that govern business activities in finance and the entire organization.

Leads the activities for financial control and risks, provides recommendations for improvement, reporting, and mitigation activities, to ensue adherence with the company's policies and procedures.

Develops and documents finance compliance training, as applicable.

Responsible for financial compliance monitoring, surveillance, and financial controls, auditing, and assists in investigations of suspected compliance violations.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience : Bachelor's degree required, plus 15+ years' experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry, supporting manufacturing, program finance, accounting, developing indirect budgets & rates, USG compliance (DCAA), and / or legal related experience.

• 8 years of relevant work experience in the A&D industry, preparing Disclosure Statements, developing Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP), supporting government audits (DCAA, DCMA, etc.), managing indirect budgets.

Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant degree, required.

Strong Government contracting experience required (CAS, FAR, DFAR).

Superior communicator and constructive collaborator throughout the organization.

Excellent knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS and Disclosure Statements.

Experience with government compliance issues required, especially with DCAA / DCMA, etc..

Microsoft Office experience is required with proficiency in Excel and Word.

A strong sense of self-confidence resulting from a strong track record of accomplishment and commitment to deliver results on time.

Decisive and action oriented. Capable of making a decision and executing it;

High degree of personal accountability.

Strong people skills - committed to developing and motivating people to their full potential.

Trusted individual that possesses high integrity, while also providing the necessary leadership for an efficient team.

Demonstrates ability to multitask and to work collaboratively with other functional groups.

Strong analytical, written / verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

Experience directing, leading, coaching and developing a team.

Strong working knowledge and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as IFS, SAP, Costpoint, etc.

Core competencies : Financial experience - has experience and developed complex indirect rate structures in support of services, manufacturing, and / or MRO type businesses.

Strong working knowledge and experience with Total Cost Input (TCI) and Value-Added (VA) type cost structures.

Leads, develops, and manages the annual indirect budget process, including recommending improvements to the existing cost / rate structures and development of Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRPs) and impacts to the business.

Operational financial competency - Has in-depth knowledge and ability to identify weaknesses in financial controls and areas for improvements and mitigation.

Communication - Must be comfortable and proficient in both written and verbal communication. Must be willing and capable of effectively communicating in a high intensity, performance-based environment.

Technical Financial Expertise - Must be a clear expert in the areas of financial compliance, government audits, indirect rates, treasury, taxes, and finance. Must be clearly proficient in effectively dealing with USG auditors (DCMA / DCAA) and internal / external auditors as necessary.

Tools : ERP type systems (e.g. IFS, SAP, Costpoint, etc.) & Microsoft office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

Direction Exercised : Provides direction to all employees and departments regarding adherence to state and federal regulations. Has authority to provide work direction and establish performance standards for employees assigned. Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provides input for performance that may affect employment actions.

Discretion Exercised : Ability to work independent and exercise sound judgment. Exercises a wide degree of latitude and creativity when analyzing issues and suggesting solutions. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Liaises With : All other departments, Auditors, Finance Team, Director of Accounting, CFO, DCAA / SUPSHIP, Compliance Consultants and Authorities

Additional Guidelines : Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA :

18 years of age or older at time of application.

Able to provide proof of US Person Status.

No felony convictions of Theft / Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.

Willing to submit to a drug screen.

Willing to submit to a background check.

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Equal Employment Commitment : Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance : 251-445-1932.

Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.