Chief Financial Officer at CHG Group, Inc. – Chantilly, Virginia

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for CHG Group, Inc. (CHGi), the U.S. headquarters of Chemring Group PLC, provides strategic leadership and financial management of the U.S. Finance function. The CFO is a key member of the CHGi Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for leading all aspects of the accounting and financial planning and analysis cycle and working closely with the Chemring Group PLC finance team. The CFO is also responsible for supporting the CHGi Finance teams with continuous improvement initiatives driving best practices, including new business process creation and streamlining existing business processes through application of Lean principles and tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to ensure CHGi's long-term financial wellbeing and growth
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions for the U.S. Organization
• Ensure the credibility of the Finance function by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
• Responsible for all cash management, budgeting and financial reporting
• Oversee the creation of annual organizational budgets, including cash flow and long-range financial projections for the U.S.
• Serve as a member of the CHGi Board of Directors and the Chemring Group PLC Executive Committee
• Establish financial targets and provide input into the development of operational targets; monitor financial performance and recommend and facilitate adjustments to ensure satisfactory outcomes for the organization
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fund
• Responsible via the CHGi Finance Team for monthly closing of books and reporting results, as well as preparation of quarterly/semi-annual/annual financial reporting packages
• Extensive interface with business and executive management teams, both locally and across other business units
• Keep the CHGi Board of Directors informed on pertinent financial matters
• Manage Corporate Insurance policies and brokers
• Direct interface with internal and external auditors, and US banking providers
• Lead the annual business planning process, including strategy and budget, for CHGi
• Ensure adequate cash management to meet the needs of the U.S. Organization
• Tax management; point of contact with tax advisors, develop/coordinate strategic initiatives to reduce taxes
• In conjunction with CHGi HR, provide management and oversight of the U.S. 401(k) program
• Responsible for internal controls and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, CAS, and federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing continuous improvement projects for the Finance teams across CHG acting as coach, mentor, trainer and advocate for various change initiatives
• Responsible for facilitating Lean training and business process improvement teams and coordination of improvement projects
• Work with Finance and other BU leadership to ensure that proposed projects match the corporate strategy and are well understood

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior, operate to a core set of values and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across the Group, both in the mitigated group and beyond
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Promote equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the CHGi President

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Direct leadership of the CHGi Finance Team
• Dotted line leadership of U.S. Business Unit Finance Leaders (VP/CFO level)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related business discipline required
• Master's degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 15 years' pertinent Finance experience required
• A minimum of 10 years' management experience required
• Experience in government contracting required; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions preferred

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Ability to effectively lead and manage people resources, workload, and deadlines to ensure timely execution of project deliverables
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Experience in strategic and operational planning and execution
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management
• Facilitation knowledge/skills/experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of finance processes and how they relate to best business practices
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Project management planning, tracking, and adjustment

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer. Travel - 25%.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

CHG Group, Inc. maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.