Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance Manager:

Are you a Financial leader looking to use your professional experience in a fast-moving, high-tech, defense company? Do you have the entrepreneurial mindset to solve problems with big-picture thinking? Are you more than a number cruncher? If you answered "yes" to these questions, Berry Aviation Inc. (BAI) may be the place for you.

About Berry Aviation Inc. (BAI)

Berry Aviation, Inc. (BAI), an Acorn Growth Company, is a trusted leader in specialty aviation with a portfolio of services that includes FAA approved airline operations, maintenance/repair/overhaul, and aircraft parts distribution. BAI has grown into a dynamic, customer-focused company with the knowledge, experience and manpower to operate on short notice and in austere expeditionary environments. Our focus on customer mission has led to a number of airline industry firsts while maintaining an exemplary safety record and enviable operational readiness. Our customers include the United States Department of Defense, North American heavy manufacturers, and airlines around the world.

We are experiencing continued success and growth as BAI is always expanding our operations into new markets. BAI is a privately held certified small business employing approximately 300+ employees. Today the corporate headquarters that oversees the worldwide operation is located at the San Marcos Municipal Airport (KHYI)

1807 Airport Drive San Marcos, TX 78666.

Job brief

Berry Aviation Inc. (BAI) is looking for an experienced Operations Finance Manager to work in close connection with the CFO and Business Unit leadership. We are looking for this person to contribute directly to team success and company growth. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to

strategize and implement high-level program initiatives, provide support, analysis and recommendations to the

CFO and Business Unit management while being involved with the details of the day-to-day business.

Responsibilities

Work with the CFO in all aspects of financial administration, business planning, accounting, treasury, financial and budgeting process

Assist with all bank and credit activities including accurate and timely reporting to banks to maintain compliance with credit agreements.

Prepares and presents formal cost volume reviews, as required.

Work with labor cost and indirect rates to develop hourly rate build up structures.

Review price proposals for risk and profitability with CFO, Operations and operations managers.

Operational support in day-to-day activities as needed to business unit leadership, project managers, program managers, and other senior management.

Develop other direct cost estimates to include travel, vendor costs, and material cost proposals.

Utilize various analysis techniques (historical actuals, trending, forecasting, parametric estimating, etc.) to verify cost realism and reasonableness of price proposals and internal cost estimates.

Involvement with project initiation, set-up and compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

Administer the financial performance through the completion of projects by analyzing costs, revenue, profit and risk for business units.

Responsible for ensuring financial integrity of projects.

Participate in support of departmental project forecasting

Work with the CFO and business unit leadership to develop and produce annual budget, quarterly forecasts and associated reporting to the Board an Sr Management team

Support CFO in cash forecasting and reporting

Produce monthly/quarterly financial and operations reporting including financial analysis, labor utilization, and operations forecasts.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

B.S. in Finance or Accounting with MBA a plus (experience in lieu of degree will be considered)

8+ years of experience in accounting, finance and procurement related activities. Strong analytical and accounting skills

Experience with relevant laws, regulations, terms and conditions, and policies for government contractsincluding FAR, DFAR, TINA and CAS.

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) experience and knowledge.

Financial modeling and cost accounting

Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Estimate at Completion (EAC) Model development

Competency Skills

Must have the ability to question and solve complex pricing issues.

Must be able and willing to operate against stringent deadlines with accuracy and a strong attention to detail.

Must be able to work and manage using conceptual judgment and initiative in dealing with complex financial issues.

Must be results-oriented and demonstrate strategic thinking, innovation, flexibility in dealing with changing and ambiguous situations.

Demonstrated success managing comprehensive financial analysis in support of proposal development or departmental budgeting & forecasting.

Must be committed to a "service oriented" mentality in supporting programs and business units

Cooperative attitude

Must be able to work with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and external impact on the organization.

Excellent financial analysis and modeling skills, including advanced Excel experience

Must possess strong listening skills

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must always uphold the highest level of personal and professional integrity