ARC Technologies LLC, a Hexcel company, is the leading manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing materials for defense and wireless applications worldwide and part of Hexcel, a global leader in advanced composites technology.
Hexcel is currently seeking a Finance Manager for our Amesbury, MA location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Lead Site Financial Strategy: Partner with plant leadership to meet financial and operational goals.
- Execute Financial Reporting: Manage monthly close process, analyze results, and present results with performance insights to management.
- Forecasting & Planning: Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts in collaboration with business leaders.
- Optimize Cost Accounting: Maintain systems that support product costing, profitability analysis, and forward pricing information.
- Process Compliance: Ensure IRAD and B&P task compliance with FAR and CAS; assure TINA-compliant cost proposals.
- Analyze Costs: Track and report labor and material variances. Support external/internal audits, respond to DCMA/DCAA audit requests, and participate in customer reviews.
- Oversee Site Finance Operations: Supervise clerical financial staff and processes.
- Capital Project Validation: Review proposals to confirm financial costs/benefits and associated payback / business justification.
- Foster a Safe, Professional Environment: Promote a culture of safety and professionalism across the site.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressive finance experience.
- U.S. citizenship required with eligibility for DoD security clearance.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and government cost accounting standards. Experience with government/defense contracting and associated pricing methods
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. Self-starter with strong team collaboration skills.
Complete salary range for this role: $120,000 - $175,000
This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. government contract regulations that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum five years of progressive finance experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility for Department of Defense security clearance
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and government cost accounting standards
- Experience with government or defense contracting and associated pricing methods
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Self-starter with strong team collaboration skills
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