General Dynamics

Mgr., Internal Controls

General Dynamics • $100K — $130K *
Reston, VA 20191In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Finance/Accounting or related fields
  • Minimum six years of relevant experience with three years in audit
  • CPA and/or CIA certifications preferred
  • Experience in external audit preferred
  • Proficiency in audit tools like Workiva and AuditBoard
  • Familiarity with COSO framework and SOX compliance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage internal controls activities with co-source provider
  • Develop and maintain relationships across business units
  • Lead GD ICFR Program Management Office, handling key initiatives and reporting to leadership
  • Provide internal controls expertise for design and remediation efforts
  • Communicate audit results and facilitate senior management meetings
  • Analyze financial statements for control coverage and impacts
  • Collaborate with external audit teams to ensure compliance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a strategic role with high visibility
  • Engagement with senior executives and stakeholders
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Participation in long-term control projects
  • Access to advanced data analytics and automation technologies
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

Manage internal controls activities at the GD Corporate Office, support strategic and programmatic focus areas across all business units and support the initiatives from the General Dynamics Staff Vice President, Internal Controls.

 

The Internal Controls Manager is the principal point of contact for the General Dynamics ICFR/SOX Program, responsible for guiding and executing the internal controls mission and vision for the corporation. The Manager works closely with the Senior Manager and Staff Director of Internal Controls, the internal and external audit teams, and the Business Unit Internal Control contacts.

 

The department takes a holistic approach to assessing risks to support strategic decision-making and provides extensive technical control knowledge across the corporation. This role requires technical SOX and Internal Audit control knowledge.

 

The Manager must possess strong professional communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with senior executives, auditors, and other stakeholders across all levels and businesses.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:      

  • Strategically direct and manage activities of the internal controls co-source service provider
  • Develop and manage business relationships with the business units
  • Lead GD ICFR Program Management Office, driving key initiatives, evaluating KPIs, monitoring progress, executing projects, developing budget and reporting to Senior Leadership
  • Provide internal controls expertise to process and control owners across the organization for control design and deficiency remediation, and navigate other complex matters to resolution
  • Facilitate meetings and communicate audit results to senior management
  • Review and analyze Financial Statements and other qualitative data to monitor scope and control coverage and other ICFR related impacts for GD
  • Lead coordination and collaboration efforts with External Audit
  • Identify strong internal controls and develop recommendations to enhance internal control weaknesses in various financial and operational areas
  • Provide financial expertise for financial audits and to the Internal Audit Risk Assessment process
  • Identify and drive opportunities to leverage data analytics and automation technologies
  • Support long term internal control projects and emerging matters
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree in Finance/Accounting, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Six (minimum) years of relevant experience with at least three years’ audit specific experience
  • CPA and/or CIA certifications
  • External Audit experience preferred

Other Requirements:

  • Experience conducting audit testing of internal controls or overseeing internal controls
  • Experience working with teams and collaborating across functional areas, managing audit teams where necessary
  • Experience working with audit tools (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard)
  • Must be able to work with limited supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytical solutions
  • Technical knowledge and analytical skills in areas including business processes, IT systems, accounting, and finance
  • Ability to communicate and distribute guidance using various tools and technologies
  • Familiarity with COSO framework and SOX compliance
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work products
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and influencing skills to drive strategy and partnerships across the company

  • Must be willing to work at the General Dynamics' Corporate Headquarters Monday through Friday and in emergency situations as needed.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
NASDAQ
GD
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