Posted:
6/18/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Melbourne, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Business Management Director 2. This leadership opportunity is based in Melbourne, Florida.
The team is seeking an experienced Senior Director to serve as the Division’s Controller to provide financial leadership for all of the Business Management functions and deliverables. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Business Management with dotted line reporting responsibility to the Vice President & Sector Controller for the Aeronautics Systems Sector. This Senior Director is responsible for ensuring all compliance with NG policies, internal controls, and disclosed practices.
The successful candidate will have experience in large organizations and have significant expertise in business and financial disciplines, including, but not limited to, financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring adequacy of financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, especially in the area of EAC profitability analysis, and budget management for indirect costs, research & development and non-contractual technical activities, and capital expenditures.
Responsibilities:
Lead business management activities and support the integration of the overall long-range business strategy across the division (including the requirements of business units/programs and evaluation of strategic investment decisions)
Collaborate cross-functionally, both within the Division and to Sector, to ensure success of business priorities and outcomes
Annual Operating Plan (AOP) / Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) forecast development and alignment to long-term business strategy & objectives
Monthly financial forecasts and ensuring success of business execution priorities and outcomes
Financial accounting/reporting, including Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessments/reviews, and cash flow/balance sheet management
Non-Contractual Technical Activity (NCTA) and Capital Expenditure investment prioritization and management
Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and its application
Ensure that the division business management organization remains in strict compliance with applicable Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) business control requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) regulations, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs) business systems
Support leadership liaison with DCMA/DCAA, Internal Audit, and External Audit
Lead and/or support special projects and strategic operating objectives
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a business or finance discipline and 10 years of experience OR a Master's Degree in a business or finance discipline and 8 years of experience.
5 years of leadership experience.
Direct experience at a U.S. Government contractor with significant experience in program finance and accounting, EAC management, and a strong understanding long-term contract revenue recognition.
Experience with internal audit, external audit, and/or other regulatory agencies.
Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Department of Defense (DOD) clearance (Top Secret preferred)
Experience working in a Controller or financial governance capacity
Certified Public Accountant
Master’s in Business Administration
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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