Advanced Navigation
Director of Finance & Accounting - Americas
Huntsville, AL · Director
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About the role
- Advanced Navigation is the world's most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications.
- Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics.
- Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors.
Responsibilities
- This role requires a highly experienced, hands-on accountant with proven leadership capabilities and a strategic mindset to drive continuous operational efficiency, scalability, and support global expansion.
- ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Operations & Reporting Lead all aspects of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Coordinate and manage the end-to-end external audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Oversee and optimize the management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset functions.
- Manage banking relationships, coordination with Advanced Navigation Australia CFO, and ensure effective cash flow management.
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine effective internal financial controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity in a scaling environment.
- Provide high-level financial analysis, reporting, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making, including margin analysis, cost control, and profitability trends.
- Manage any and all external financial support organizations.
- Team Leadership & Development As the US operations grow, build, lead, manage, and mentor the finance team, while fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous process improvement.
- Drive the streamlining and automation of finance processes using technology and best practices to increase efficiency and support global scalability.
Requirements
- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification Must be a US citizen currently holding a Secret or higher security clearance or with the ability to secure such clearance as required.
Nice to have
- Expert-level knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/AASB preferred) and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency with modern ERP systems and advanced financial modelling skills in Excel.
- Extensive experience managing international financial operations, transfer pricing, and multi-currency transactions.
- Familiarity with US Government and Department of War R&D tax incentive claims and grant funding reporting.
- Experience with the implementation or major optimization of accounting software/ERP systems.
Skills
- Superior analytical, strategic problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- A high degree of integrity and ethical conduct.
Compensation
- Strategic Planning & Analysis Lead the development and management of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
Company info
- We are rapidly expanding and are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Head of Finance to join our dynamic team, report directly to the President of Advanced Navigation America and provide strategic financial leadership during this exciting growth phase.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Qualifications: CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification Must be a US citizen currently holding a Secret or higher security clearance or with the ability to secure such c
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