Finance Manager I

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $092,000 (minimum) - $115,000 (midpoint) - $138,000 (maximum)
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

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Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Finance Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position reports to another leader within the finance organization and is responsible for designated finance activities. Designated finance activities may include, but are not limited to, various areas of financial accounting and reporting and financial planning and analysis for a particular portion of a group or global support service organization. This position also works across business groups in various areas.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Works independently or leads one or more other finance professionals to achieve the objectives of assigned responsibilities, driving a lean/continuous improvement climate
• May be responsible for recruiting, retaining, coaching and developing team members
• Effectively manages department resources through organizing and prioritizing work assignments. May be involved in directing the work of others
• Acts as a financial consultant to non-finance leaders and members in the organization
• May participate in preparing and interpreting analysis that leads to the setting of strategic objectives and implementation plans
• May lead and be responsible for the annual budget process and periodic financial forecasts and projections, including a rolling forecast, as required, for areas covered under a particular scope 

What We Are Looking For 

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and various financial analysis tools, such as discounted cash flows, activity-based management, and variance analysis
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills conducive to fostering a lean/continuous improvement environment
• Effectively makes recommendations and influences decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks 
• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) required
• Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred
• 5-7 years accounting and financial experience
• CPA a plus

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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