Finance Director

Job Title: Finance Manager for Defense

About the Role:

As a critical member of the Finance team at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc., the Finance Manager for Defense will be working closely with executive management and partnering with all areas of the business to support growth and profitability in a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Support senior management with contract proposals, negotiations, and performance. Provide recommendations and develop reporting/processes that improve insight and decision-making.

• Strategic Planning: Advise on long-term outlook and develop strategic models that help influence long-term business decisions.

• Reporting: Develop reporting using various delivery methods to support both understanding of results and outlook, but also support execution on programs.

• Forecasting: Coordinate and prepare rolling forecast and planning scenarios using both traditional FP&A and EVMS tools. Provide guidance and advice to improve forecasting and reporting accuracy, improve results, and identify areas of risk.

• Financial Reporting Support: Review accounting packages to ensure accuracy, provide explanations of trends and variances, and develop reporting that helps provide better organizational understanding of results.

• Compliance Support: Support proposal reviews, annual rate proposals, and reviews/audits with DCAA/DCMA. Partner cross-functionally on issues to ensure FAR compliance, support external audit requirements, and protect sensitive information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field. MBA preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a Corporate Finance or Program Control organization supporting Government Programs, ideally in a dual-segment manufacturing company.

• Power user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with EVMS, Forecasting, and ERP systems.

• Strong understanding of FAR and CAS requirements.

• Ability to organize and complete multiple high-priority projects on schedule.

• Advanced problem-solving skills and strong judgement.

• Strong communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information to management and throughout the organization.

About nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.:

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems - a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our products include a large degree of vertical integration with manufacturing at multiple sites - from semiconductor device through target identification and tracking - to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective.

Benefits:

• Health (ACA Gold Plan) and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents.

• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%.

• Competitive 401k with immediate vesting and annual Employer Profit Sharing Contribution.

• Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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