C.F.O. & Vice President, Finance

Job Summary

Arrowhead Products is a privately owned aerospace company who has been in business in Los Alamitos, CA since the early 1960's. Our markets are commercial air, defense and space. We design and build high and low-pressure ducting systems and high precision components for air and spacecraft. We are growing >10% CAGR and use standards-based accounting. We have 700 employees onsite with a 2-shift operation in production.

The CFO and Vice-President of Finance will be responsible for planning, directing and controlling overall financial plans, policies and accounting practices. The position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

The CFO and Vice-President of Finance is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include production of periodic financial reports, analysis of financial reports, maintenance of a compliant system for accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

The CFO and Vice-President of Finance also interfaces with government auditors and ensures that financial records comply with FAR regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop strategic, operational and tactical business plans to achieve desired business goals

* Maintain a positive work environment that supports self-directed teams; provide a structure to optimize the experience, skill, knowledge and capability of the Accounting team.

* Ensure that a system of internal accounting controls is in place and functioning effectively.

* Oversee preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and other information for strategic and corporate financial planning and analysis.

* Oversee all financial, regulatory and internal audits.

* Manage the preparation, review and management of departmental administrative operating budgets.

* Manage all aspects of the company's insurance program.

* Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.

* Monitor all open ITAR, government FAR and legal issues involving the company, keeping management informed.

* Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.

* Responsible for ensuring that inventory records reflect actual quantities on hand, inventory valuation methods are appropriate, and adjustments are entered in the accounting system on a timely basis.

* Issue timely and complete financial statements; respond to queries from Arrowhead Products and Corporate management.

* Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.

* Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts

* Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management and Corporate.

* Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

* This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

* Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. CPA designation preferred.

* Requires 15+ years accounting and finance management experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Core Behaviors

* Teamwork/Collaboration

* Accountability

* Sense of Urgency

* Communication

* Persistence

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Bend Occasionally

* Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently

* Talk and Listen Frequently

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Demonstrated track record of effective cost accounting and analysis; job cost accounting experience strongly preferred.

* In-depth knowledge of financial reporting guidelines (GAAP, SAP, NAIC, FAR) and their impact on financial presentations.

* PC/MS Office proficiency including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

* High level of written and oral communication skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* Directly supervise the IT and Trade Compliance Department

* Able to oversee the work of direct reports; ensuring they are effectively producing quality work.

Special Requirements

* The potential for periodic domestic and international travel, as may be or may become required, is understood to be an integral requirement of this assignment.

* Access to our facility, and thus employment, is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Consequently, only U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions (as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), along with properly licensed foreign persons, are eligible for employment.

Applicants receiving a conditional offer will need to provide information to determine their compliance with these regulations, including an assessment of their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, the names of potential employees will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List, maintained by the United States government, to verify eligibility to receive technical data.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified within this role.

Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment, and the content is subject to change, modification, or deletion at the discretion of the company.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the company will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA.