One year Public Accounting experience may be used to satisfy two years of the experience requirement. Master's Degree or CPA preferred. 9 years progressive experience in preparation of financial stmts, with strong emphasis on inventory and cost processes, and analyzing, reporting fin trends/variances.

Position Purpose:

Establish organizational policies and procedures for the Cost Accounting group. Manage an accounting team who oversee processes that include global inventory valuation and reporting, milestone percentage of completion costing methods, preparation of business unit (site) financial statements and related analysis, and cost and inventory accounting processes and procedures. Responsible for the strategic planning and management of the Cost Accounting group. Review progress and evaluates results. Function with appreciable latitude and handles all decisions with integrity. Work collaboratively across departmental functions and with minimal direction.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Provide key leadership to the Cost Accounting group, and be committed to building and maintaining partnerships with Operations and business unit (site) finance personnel.
2. Lead strategic projects impacting the processes, procedures, systems, and personnel of the Financial Reporting group by focusing on a vision, making decisions, motivating employees, and producing results.
3. Review and analyze monthly financial reports to assure accurate financial information is reported to internal customers and management.
4. Responsible for global inventory valuation and reporting, associated costing methods, and the preparation of business unit financial statements and analysis.
5. Manage accounting procedures and performance as it relates to monthly closing of the Company books to assure an accurate and timely closing in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and General Dynamics Corporate policies and procedures.
6. Make recommendations to enhance cost reduction, system capabilities and overall process flow.
7. Provide analysis of financial data on a periodic basis to support senior financial management as well as General Dynamics Corporate Accounting. .
8. Responsible for work environment of Cost Accounting group. Through personal leadership and management, create a positive work place that promotes employee success, satisfaction, and professional development.
9. Plan and assign acct personnel tasks and procedures required. to meet the company and acct dept goals and measure results. Accountable for personnel management including employment, termination, performance evaluation, and compensation of personnel in respective area. Provide subordinates with training and guidance to help them develop professionally. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Proficient in the use of computer applications, principally Excel is required. Strong technology expertise in other applications is a plus.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, leveraging resources with a focus on meeting schedule and results.
3. Support corporate requirement by having the ability to schedule activities in a flexible environment with firm deadlines and maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
4. Coordinate and effectively communicate with team members, senior management, throughout the organization and all levels as required.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.