Chief Accounting Officer

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

       Estimated annual base pay:  $294,000 (minimum) - $368,000 (midpoint) - $441,000 (maximum)

       Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity

       All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 

       401(k) match (4.5%)

       Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

       Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

       12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 

       Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

       Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 

       Paid parental leave

       Adoption Assistance  

       Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 

       Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

       Member referral bonus 

       Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible             Spending 

       Voluntary benefits, including:  

o   Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

o   Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

 Are you ready to make your mark?  If you're a Finance Executive, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  The Chief Accounting Officer acts as a leader, mentor and partner, and requires strong operating and systems perspectives as well as a strategic financial mindset. The CAO will be responsible for managing corporate accounting and reporting, both internally and externally, while ensuring all filings meet regulatory requirements and corporate financial planning and analysis. CAO will engage stakeholders across the enterprise in building and maintaining a high-functioning Controller organization.

What You Will Be Doing 

       Accountable for appropriate financial controls, compliance and risk mitigation for the company. Has significant interaction with Audit Committee and Audit Chair.

       Enterprise leadership role for the global finance organization.

       Manages SEC regulatory filings for 10-Ks, and10-Qs.

       Supports senior leadership in due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions as well as participates in post-acquisition integration work. Coordinates management of the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures.

       Leads company's close and consolidation process, providing templates, calendars, and consolidating inputs from operating teams.

       Provides necessary information to auditors on earnings releases, 10-Q and 10-K tie-outs and support. Assists in documentation and completion of Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements to ensure company is in compliance. Interfaces with internal audit regarding control improvements.

       Manage the activities of control, accounting, and corporate consolidation reporting staff. Efforts include talent management, recruiting, mentoring, talent development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies.

       Drives continuous improvement and strengthen processes through Kaizen events.  Serves as a change agent and drive a Lean culture. 

What We Are Looking For 

       15 years deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and US GAAP requirements

       15 years experience in a global lean manufacturing environment

       Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

       CPA is required

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). 

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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