This executive role leads the financial strategy for Kratos Turbine Technologies, a rapidly expanding division focused on cutting-edge engineering and defense technology. The Vice President of Finance acts as a strategic business partner to the Divisional President and executive leadership, overseeing all financial management aspects from accounting and FP&A to budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. The position is crucial for ensuring fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term profitability within a dynamic and innovative business unit.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy in support of divisional objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Division President and executive leadership team
Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, acquisitions, and business development efforts
Lead long-range financial planning and enterprise-wide budgeting processes
Evaluate business opportunities, investments, and strategic partnerships
Serve as the division’s technical expert in all accounting, finance, revenue recognition, billing, and financial reporting functions
Ensure timely coordination with corporate treasury, tax and payroll to address any open transactions/events that impact the division’s business or employees
Ensure timely and accurate reviews of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Oversee preparation and monitor performance of annual operating and capital budgets
Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and capital allocation
Develop financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making
Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance reporting
Analyze key financial metrics and operational performance indicators
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and cost control
Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership during operations calls and other executive level meetings
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, and corporate policies
Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance
Support external audits for the division by ensuring all requests are properly submitted in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with tax laws, government regulations, and reporting requirements
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Ensure division employees record their hours worked accurately and sign their timecards and/or approving timesheets based on the Times charging policy
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) expectations
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New jobs added daily
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Oversee indirect rate development and pricing strategies, including periodic review of actual rates as compared to target or provisional rate structures
Support pricing of proposals and contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with government cost accounting requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting leadership
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Build organizational capabilities to support company growth
Partner closely with Human Resources, Operations, Contracts, Information Technology, and Business Development
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Evaluate and implement financial technologies and reporting tools
Improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures, including performing due diligence to support potential acquisitions
Perform other job duties as assigned
Requirements
Executive-level strategic thinking and business acumen
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Exceptional leadership and organizational development capabilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
Demonstrated integrity and sound ethical judgment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies
Willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience
Minimum 10 years managing senior finance and accounting professionals
Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a complex organization
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership
Extensive knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA, DCMA, GAAP, and SOX
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions
ERP implementation or optimization experience/Deltek Costpoint
Nice to have:
Experience within the aerospace, defense, government contracting, manufacturing, or technology industries
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Important Details
Work format: on-site in Jupiter, Florida or Tulsa, Oklahoma area, or remote
Travel: Monthly travel (35-50%) to company/division locations, customer sites, and executive meetings
About the Company
Kratos Turbine Technologies (KTT) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding division within Kratos, driving growth across innovative and high-potential business units like Consolidated Turbine Specialists, Florida Turbine Technologies, and Bladeworks. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technologies, platforms, and systems for U.S. National Security customers, global allies, and commercial partners. The company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit grounded in discipline and accountability, supporting customers, employees, and families with innovative solutions.
