Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.
For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com
Position Description
The Finance Director is responsible for leading all financial functions for Kearfott Corporation. This includes the financial planning and analysis for multiple business sites Black Mountain, NC, Pine Brook, NJ and Matamoros. The Finance Director is required to be a leader/mentor who guides and directs the Finance organization, as necessary to improve performance and provide accurate and timely information to leadership.
Essential Functions
- In depth knowledge of cost accounting, and general accounting functions to effectively manage the Kearfott finance function.
- Preparation of all monthly financial reports for the business, and financial analysis to leadership as necessary.
- Preparation of the business financial plans and the long term financial plans.
- Support all financial and periodic bank audits.
- Creation of rate structures with direct and indirect rates at multiple plant sites.
- Ability to understand manufacturing inventory accounting principles to effectively manage cash flow.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) with the ability to implement efficiently.
- Understand and prepare critical financial reports required to efficiently manage a multiple site business.
- Direct the development of budgets/forecasts.
- Provide and develop special projects/ad hoc reports as requested or required.
Required Skills
Critical Competencies
- Strong understanding of program finance and control.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
- Ability to follow through until the tasks are complete.
- Strong organizational and communicational skills.
- Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data in an ERP environment.
- Deadline-oriented, good time management and attention to detail.
- Aerospace and Defense manufacturing experience.
- Ability to attract and retain talent.
Required Experience
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of ten years of manufacturing accounting experience required.
- CMA or CPA preferred.
- ERP experience required; IFS preferred.
- Aerospace and defense financial experience required.
- Demonstrated understanding of US DOD cost accounting standards and systems
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel is a must.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to obtain and sustain a DOD security clearance (SECRET minimum)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity