Director Finance (Electronic Systems Division) - REF2780R

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on X.

The Director of Finance will provide financial services and resources to business units and others, as needed to accomplish business plans and objectives of Elbit Systems of America by keeping abreast of the state-of-art in finance, government contracts, compliance, and information technology.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Provide financial services and resources to business units and others, as needed to accomplish business plans and objectives.

• Recruit and retain staff with necessary expertise and experience.

• Provide professional training to staff as required.

• Lead the company-wide long term planning process.

• Responsible for the company’s AOP and forecast.

• Keep abreast of the state-of-art in finance, government contracts, compliance, and information technology.

• Create, maintain and continuously evolve finance organization, process and infrastructure needed for continuous improvement.

• Meet finance functional performance goals as agreed to with business unit leaders and site management.

• Provide input to strategic planning, and coordinate these plans with the financial planning process.

• Adhere to internal and external standards and core values.

• Provide constant, accurate communication to our customers on all Finance activities that affect them.

• Other related duties as assigned by senior management.

• Set financial functional performance standards and measurements.

• Create financial functional organization and infrastructure.

• Be a key player in the pricing process with an emphasis on improving the profitability of the business.

• Provide financial reporting to business units and functional department.

• Chair capital equipment approval committee.

• VP & CFO

• Business Unit Leaders

• COO

• Elbit Financial Functional Leaders

• Fort Worth Site Director Human Resources

• Fort Worth Site VP Engineering

• Fort Worth Site Director Quality Management & Process Improvement

• Fort Worth Site Director of Manufacturing

• ESL Finance and Leadership

• Other functional leaders across the company

• Staff, as needed

Education, Experience & License or Certification:

• Master degree is preferred

• Bachelor's degree is required

• Specific Degree Field Required: Accounting or Finance.

• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

• Preferred Certificationsl/Licenses:
  • CPA

Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of Accounting processes and regulations applicable to providing financial services to a manufacturing organization.

• Long range planning, forecast, AOP, and pricing experience.

• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry.

• Ability to design financial processes and metrics for appropriate functional units with Finance Department.

• Overall mind set of continuous improvement.

• Ability to manage and develop a managerial and professional staff.

• Experience in interpreting and presenting financial information to senior management.

• Skilled in using financial data systems and specific software applications as required.

• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].