Manager, Financial Reporting
Leonardo DRS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: West Plains • Montana • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Oracle
About the role
- Act as the financial business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team.
- Lead the financial planning, cost, ratio and trend analysis, and reporting process for the site, including monthly closings, forecasting, budgeting and analysis.
- Manage cost accounting activities: standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and product cost reviews.
- Overhead budget management
- Provide strategic insights to improve profitability, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
- Support capital investment planning and post-project performance analysis.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls and drive process improvements.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional projects related to lean manufacturing, automation, and productivity improvement.
- Manage the planning, development, and implementation of effective financial strategies, policies, and procedures and recommend improvements.
- Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, reporting of internal and external financial records and analyses, and compliance with internal procedures and government regulations.
- Manage the preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and tax reports
- Act as a liaison with management regarding rate and budget questions
- Serve as a liaison between the company and external auditors and regulatory authorities.
- Supervise, develop, and mentor site finance staff (if applicable).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with 5+ years of financial analyst experience (or equivalent related education and experience)
- A minimum of 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and performance metrics
- Proficiency in MRP systems (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- CPA or MBA preferred
- U.S. Citizenship required
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs
- flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial planningcost accountingvariance analysisinventory valuationbudgetingfinancial modelingreportinglean manufacturingautomationperformance metrics
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencingresults-drivenstrategic insightsprocess improvementmentoringcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
CPAMBA