Overview

Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets. We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion. Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Financial Operations to join the Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee team in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

What we can offer you:

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne

Rest and Relaxation - 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 4/10 schedule providing for longer weekends. Annual week-long holiday company closure, plus company paid holidays.

Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness

Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match

Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program

Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.

Beautiful Campus – Located in Jonesborough (Tennessee’s oldest Town) which is nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

Sr. Manager of Financial Operations

This position will report to the Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee General Manager/Site Lead and will have a matrixed reporting structure with Corporate Finance. The Manager of Financial Operations will be responsible for the maintenance of financial records and the development of financial reports, statements, and forecasts, will provide guidance pertaining to the accounting, financial, and auditing matters of other departments, will perform short and long-range planning; and ensure that financial, accounting and auditing activities fall in accordance with Company policies, directives and procedures, sound business practices and are in compliance with the Department of Defense regulations.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative leadership to the maintenance of the Company’s business posture
• Partnering with program management, engineering, operations, and other teams to review financial data
• Ensuring alignment across organizations
• Supporting proposal pricing, fact finding, and contract negotiations with customers
• Providing assessments on risk, and help provide overall strategy to price and profit targets
• Supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and processes
• Analyzing data to support the accuracy of financial forecasts and measure the business units financial health
• Leading the Annual Operating Plan development, and tracking performance throughout the year to: revenue, profitability, and cash targets
• Advising direct reports in the resolution of operational problems based on specific goals, Company directives and procedures and meeting established schedules
• Establishing, executing, and recommending proactive changes
• Establishing accounting and auditing controls and monitors their correct application to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and correct classification of amounts recorded and reported
• Providing direction and guidance to direct reports
• Perform as well as supervising the development of financial data and systems
• Providing technical interpretation of laws, regulations, accounting, auditing principles and other related issues
• Developing and planning for improved performance in the area of general financing, cost reductions, and asset management
• Managing internal audit activities including evaluating and recommending management controls designed to safeguard the Company resources, promote growth and ensure compliance with governmental laws and regulations
• Conducting briefings and project review meetings for internal and external representatives

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• This position requires knowledge of Federal, state and local regulations governing assigned program areas, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and transactional accounting systems, Government contract regulations (Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR); accounting, auditing, financial principles and practices; effective communication and facilitation methods; computer capabilities and applications; principles and practices of public and business administration.
• This position requires advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, general modeling experience, demonstrated supervisory skills, including the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control the activities of the assigned organization; and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, individual contributors.
• This position requires the ability to recommend and implement changes and/or improvements; plan and implement training programs; analyze and make effective recommendations regarding accounting, auditing and financial directives, and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state, local policies, procedures, laws and regulations and company policies, directives and procedures.

Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.