Job Description

As Saab is establishing a new aerospace operation in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Finance Site Controller to be part of our leadership team coordinating the completion of all plant accounting and financial reporting activities. This position develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. You will also conduct technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance analyzing and preparing recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts. Beyond the daily operation of T7 manufacturing you also will perform economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.

The successful candidate will be involved in all financial matters, including:

• Controlling production costs and inventory management
• Building an efficient financial reporting structure
• Managing local, growing finance team
• Reporting financial status and performance
• Leading forecasting and budgeting processes
• Implementing and managing the company ERP-system
• Modeling Company core values: trust, drive, expertise and support
• Creating financial business plans for prospective new business models
• Other financial projects as assigned

Skills And Experience

· Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline is required. MBA desirable.

· 10 years of progressive leadership experience with proven track record of success in leading mid to large functional and/or program organizations.

· Extensive knowledge of Production Control and Financial Control

· Experience setting up a financial structure in a company

· Knowledge and experience of ERP implementations and/or major upgrades

· Familiar with the manufacturing environment, preferably in Aerostructures

· Excellent communication and proven leadership skills

· Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting

· Driven, innovative and takes initiative without being asked

· Accepting of new ideas and has the desire to continue learning

· Experience with government cost accounting. We would like to find someone who has government compliance experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,854.15 - $200,759.84 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• DoD: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Lafayette, IN 47906: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person