Senior Director, HDUSA Government and Financial Compliance

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Government & Finance Compliance to lead HDUSA and oversee all regulatory compliance requirements for HDUSA. This role leads financial compliance with all federal government contracting rules and regulations, including FAR, DFARs, CAS, and other applicable laws for companies executing business with the United States Government (USG). The ideal candidate brings deep finance expertise, mastery of defense/regulatory environments (FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audits), and a track record of driving business compliance with disciplined, data‑driven decision making for executive leadership. Supervise: Finance Compliance Managers, USG Business System SMEs, Budgets & Rates Manager, and other staff as required. Key Responsibilities Govern compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audit readiness, indirect rate management, and financial controls (SOX/internal audit) across the business enterprise. Lead and ensure appropriate financial controls are in place, documented, and tested periodically to ensure potential CAS non‑compliance and/or risk items are identified and properly mitigated for the business. Perform periodic financial reviews consistent with internal policies and procedures. Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with government agencies, predominately DCAA/DCMA/SUPSHIP, external audit agencies, and other financial consulting organizations as required. Coordinate with the accounting team to facilitate all aspects of government and financial audits, including quarterly, half year, and fiscal year end requirements, and other audits as required. Manage and ensure timely preparation and responses to DCAA and other government agencies on audit requests and reports, and maintain internal management tracking and reporting processes for open and future audits. Lead and develop audit strategies that provide economic value and compliance for the business. Direct personnel responsible for financial compliance and policy development and updating activities. Partner with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, and Business Development) to proactively identify risk, embed compliance into the bidding process, and train division leadership. Continuously monitor evolving government regulations, develop risk assessment frameworks, and lead compliance strategies to protect corporate integrity and contract viability. Responsible for the development and submission of the company’s annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) to the USG for each of the respective business lines, as required. Responsible for the development and submission of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the USG, and audit support as required. Formulate and enforce corporate‑wide governance policies, ensuring incurred cost proposals and accounting practice changes align with latest government standards. Manage financial compliance training for the finance department in support of CAS and other financial compliance and audits areas. Responsible for financial compliance and reporting requirements (i.e. internal, external, SOX, USG, etc.) Brief Executive Leadership on potential government or financial compliance risk areas, corrective action plans, and necessary mitigation activities. Responsible for continuous improvement of policies and procedures, in support of financial compliance and internal controls. Provide oversight and liaison support to functional departments (i.e., accounting, estimating, supply chain, etc.) that have responsibility and ownership of the USG Business Systems, including Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Property Management, and Earned Value Management (EVM). Provide management oversight and coordination in support of Business System audits, including assisting in responses to Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and/or associated Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), as appropriate. Provide recommendations for improvements to comply with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations that govern business activities in finance and the entire organization. Lead the activities for financial control and risks, provide recommendations for improvement, reporting, and mitigation activities, to ensure adherence with the company’s policies and procedures. Develop and document finance compliance training, as applicable. Responsible for financial compliance monitoring, surveillance, and financial controls, auditing, and assist in investigations of suspected compliance violations. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field. MBA or master’s in accounting or finance are strongly preferred. 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including direct experience in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry, including experience with complex defense manufacturing. Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑wide compliance organization, including oversight of various CAS entities and cost structures with multi‑year and high‑value contracts. Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, indirect rate structures, government audits (DCAA/DCMA), and compliance in regulated environments. Hands‑on experience and knowledge of the six USG Business Systems, ensuring adherence and ability to maintain approved and compliant business systems. Strong command of GAAP, financial controls (SOX), and integration with ERP/MRP systems and various automated tools. Proven executive communication skills—able to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insights for C‑suite and program leadership. Preferred Qualifications CPA, CFA, CGMA, or DAWIA/NCMA certifications (e.g., CPCM) a plus. Experience with DCAA, DCMA, USG agency audits, and company internal/external audits. Familiarity with various USG contract types (FFP, FPI, CP, T&M, etc.) and USG program environments as either a prime or subcontractor is a plus. Familiarity with cost/price analysis, should‑cost modeling, parametric estimating, and complex proposal/BOE development is a plus. Key Competencies Government Compliance and audit readiness. CAS Cost structure optimization. Executive influence & stakeholder management. Data‑driven decision making & communication. Team leadership & talent development. Education Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field. Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, etc.) preferred. Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market and business considerations, and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA\'s total rewards package. Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hanwha Defense USA