Vice President, Finance

At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for experienced, dedicated employees to support our mission to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge todays warriors for tomorrows fight. If youre looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!

We offer first-day medical coverage and 401(k) match after 60 days

Draken US - Vice President Finance

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (based in Europe), the Draken US Vice President of Finance plays a critical role  in developing and implementing fiscal management and reporting strategies across Draken US.  As a member of the US leadership team, the Vice President of Finance is an advisor to the Draken US management team, Draken Group leadership team,  and other relevant internal stakeholders.  The Vice President of Finance coordinates and teams with other Draken business unit leadership as required for company operations.

This position is a critical business partner to the US President and General Manager, providing day-to-day support for the leadership team. The role oversees a small team of four (4) and is responsible for the establishment and oversight of sound systems of accounting, financial operation and reporting, budgetary reporting and control, payroll, and taxes.  The US leadership team is predominantly located in Lakeland, Florida and the ideal candidate would either be based in Lakeland or have the ability to travel to Lakeland frequently.  The US finance team members work remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages a wide variety of accounting and financial operations, including but not limited to: Accounting (General Ledger, Indirect Rates, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury/Banking, Partnership Tax, Property/Sales/Use/State tax, budgets, program/operations finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), Cash management/forecasting,  revenue recognition, internal controls, external audits, and capital investment strategies, analysis, return on investments, and related analysis and reporting.
• Oversees and provides leadership to the Finance Departments.
• Oversees the development and submission of the annual operating budget, including analysis affecting revenue and/or expenditures, preparing long-range forecasts and overseeing budget processes.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of cost models to support new business development (bidding) opportunities prior to price submissions to customers
• Provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs to include private equity return on investment analysis and reporting.
• Provides ad hoc reporting as needed to owners and management as required
• Analyze financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets
• Managing and analyzing cash flow to ensure maximization of working cash and capital
• Management of all tax planning, services for tax preparation, and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensuring all records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and FAR/DFAR/Cost Accounting Standards (if required)
• Developing, coordination, and maintaining government audit relationships (DCAA, DCMA, DFAS, DLA, etc.), if required
• Ability to multitask, communicate well, and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to meet or exceed all deadlines with minimal follow up
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate personnel and hold personnel accountable to deadlines
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Other finance and administrative duties as required.

• Bachelors (required) or master's degree (preferred) in a related field
• Five (5) years or more of financial management experience in a very fast-paced, growing aviation and defense business environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time of personnel to include Remote workers across multiple time zones
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• Experience within US Government Contracting preferred, to include experience with Cost Accounting Standards, Forward Pricing Rates/Indirect Rates, FAR/DFAR, DCAA and DCMA audit exposures.
• Experience in business with activity-based project costing and cost per flying hour/aircraft leasing cost is preferred
• Merger and acquisition finance experience preferred
• Paycom and Deltek Costpoint ERP experience preferred
• Experience with Private Equity preferred

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job

https://www.e-verify.gov

• Background Check required
• Drug Screening Required
• Security clearance may be required

EEO STATEMENT

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email hr@drakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.