Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Collins
Job overview
The Chief Financial Officer at Collins leads the financial strategy and operations, providing strategic guidance to optimize business performance across multiple companies.
Responsibilities and impact
The CFO develops financial strategies, manages treasury functions, monitors financial performance, oversees budgeting and reporting, manages financial risk and compliance, leads IT strategy, and supervises finance, accounting, and IT staff.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; preferred master's degree; minimum ten years of relevant experience; strong financial and leadership skills; CPA beneficial but not required.
Work environment and culture
Collins is a family-owned company committed to stewardship and sustainability, emphasizing core values and a high-performing, accountable team environment.
Company information
Collins is a family-owned company founded in 1855, operating FSC-certified forest lands and manufacturing lumber and wood products in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
Team overview
The CFO manages finance, accounting, and IT staff, including recruitment, performance management, and mentoring to build a high-performing team.
Job location and travel
Operations are located in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania; on-site attendance is essential for this role.
Unique job features
The role includes unique responsibilities such as managing both financial and IT strategies within a multi-company organization and direct reporting to the CEO and board of directors.
Company overview
Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies, is a leader in aerospace and defense products and services. They specialize in avionics, aircraft interiors, mechanical systems, and mission systems, serving commercial, military, and space markets. The company generates revenue through the sale of advanced aerospace components and integrated solutions. Founded in 2018 from the merger of Rockwell Collins and United Technologies' aerospace systems, Collins Aerospace is known for its innovation and commitment to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and performance of aircraft worldwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your strategic leadership in financial management, emphasizing experience with complex finance and accounting systems, financial benchmarking, and regulatory compliance relevant to a multi-company organization like Collins.
Focus on showcasing your ability to develop and implement financial strategies, optimize treasury functions, and manage financial risk, aligning your skills with Collins' commitment to stewardship and sustainable business practices.
Apply through multiple channels including Collins' official corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current Collins finance and executive team members on LinkedIn to inquire about the CFO role; use ice breakers such as commenting on Collins' long-standing family ownership and commitment to sustainability or asking about recent financial initiatives within the company.
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