Moog

Senior Finance Director

Moog$230K — $285K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA/CPA preferred.
  • Over 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or FP&A.
  • More than 10 years of experience leading and managing high-performing finance teams.
  • Experience with ASC 606 long-term accounting and complex financial transactions.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others and lead teams effectively.
  • Strategic mindset with a big-picture outlook and comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Enable division strategy development through robust financial modeling.
  • Report financial results to the CAG Executive Team.
  • Lead financial accountability across Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow management.
  • Oversee annual and long-range budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
  • Participate in major proposal activities, including cost analysis and negotiations.
  • Enhance governance to optimize production costs and improve free cash flow.
  • Manage, recruit, and develop finance team members.

Benefits

  • Great compensation package with bonus opportunities and matching 401k.
  • Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including health and wellness benefits.
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
  • Family-like work culture with a respect-driven environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Finance Director

Reporting To:
GVP - Finance

Work Schedule:
Onsite - Buffalo, NY
Our team in Commercial Aircraft (CAG) is looking for a Senior Finance Director. This role is located in East Aurora, New York and reports to the Group Vice President for Finance and Business Management.

As a Senior Finance Director, you will be part of the Commercial Aircraft Leadership team and responsible for:
  • Finance business partnership - enable the development and execution of division strategy through robust financial modeling and sound tactical and strategic decision support
  • Executive reporting of financial results to CAG Executive Team
  • Leading the CAG finance organization that is responsible for end-to-end financial accountability including full group, divisional, and site Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow (close, forecast, budget, expense management):
    • Sales, gross margin, and operating margin forecasting
    • Free Cash Flow review and forecasting
    • Capital investment planning, coordination, tracking and ROI analysis
    • Technical Accounting conclusions, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and internal controls
    • Internal and external audit support
  • Annual and Long-Range budgeting and quarterly forecasting
  • Active participation in major proposal activities - cost analysis, pricing, & negotiations
  • Enhancing governance to enable leadership to reduce production product cost, optimize inventory and net working capital, and improve free cash flow
  • Managing, recruiting, coaching, and developing direct reports
  • Actively advocating for continuous improvement, efficiency, and means to increase value to internal/external customers


To be considered for this role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. MBA/CPA is preferred.
  • Over 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or FP&A. Aerospace and Defense industry preferred but not required.
  • Over 10 years of leading, coaching, and managing high performing finance teams.
  • Experience in ASC 606 long-term accounting and complex financial transactions and contracts
  • Demonstrated experience influencing others and/or leading and developing direct reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise and influence cross functional business stakeholders, including site and division leadership team.
  • Strategic mindset, ability to see big picture opportunities and proactively address with Commercial Aircraft Group's leadership team.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and driving new processes to address business opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, and with external constituencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve performance and results through the managing of people and teams by setting expectations, creating a culture of accountability, and providing timely coaching.
  • Ability to relocate to East Aurora, New York and be present on-site.


It would be great if you also had:
  • Manufacturing and/or aerospace industry experience highly preferred
  • Big 4 accounting experience
  • SAP experience and/or knowledge of ERP business systems
  • OneStream experience for consolidation and forecasting


How We Care for You:
  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.


Salary Range Transparency:
Buffalo, NY $230,000.00-$285,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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