Thales · 6 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
Clarksburg, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$318K/yr - $407K/yr
15+ years expThales Defense & Security, Inc. is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense domains for over 60 years. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the financial health and growth of all TDSI companies and ensure that each business line achieves or exceeds financial targets.
AerospaceCyber SecurityIndustrial ManufacturingMilitaryRemote SensingSecurityTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and support TDSI Core Values & Code of Ethics
Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders and other members of executive team. Effectively communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO and executive team
Successful execution of strategic planning, strategy formulation, and market planning, as well as ability to develop and manage a financial plan and budget that supports those activities
Conduct regular reviews on the financial health of programs, identifying potential business risks, and plan/implement risk mitigation activities
Present monthly financial budgeting reports: monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division
Responsible for leading and developing the multi-year budget process and forecasts in collaboration with operations and other functional heads
Responsible for profit and cash flow planning and management for multiple business units and/or legal entities
Identify and lead the implementation of process improvement initiatives
Provide insight and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans. Key participant in evaluating long term investment planning opportunities within the business structure
Ensure financial soundness of new business acquisitions and follow-on opportunities
Present financial performance to Boards, Thales USA, Global Business Units & Business Lines
Primary point of contact for the annual financial audit and Thales Group Internal Audit
Serve as member of the Thales USA benefits and investment committee representing the interests of the Proxy companies
Provides senior leadership for the finance departments. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and providing for employee discipline when required; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Active mentoring and development of staff is critical element of the supervisory responsibilities
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information promptly upon hire
Completed bachelor's Degree. Master's degree desired
15+ years of demonstrated success working in the financial organization of a U.S. Federal Government contractor, preferably with multiple business lines
ERP Financial System experience (G/L, A/P, AR) required. SAP S/4 HANA highly preferred
Ability to foster teamwork across different functional areas and with other Thales entities
Expertise in finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principle, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards and International Accounting Standards. Ability to analyze financial data and direct the preparation of financial reports, statements and projections. Working knowledge of short, long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profit analysis
Experience in evaluating and decision making for merger & acquisition or other business growth opportunities
Must have excellent leadership, written and verbal communications skills
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 20% of the time
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Hybrid working environment
Company
Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$533.58MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $533.58M
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Abdelhafid Mordi
Chairman & CEO Thales Emarat Technologies
Emily Tan
CEO, Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd and Country Director, Thales in Singapore
Recent News
2026-01-20
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