DRS Technologies

DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, battlefield digitization, electro-optics, power systems, data storage, digital imaging, flight safety and space. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com

DRS Defense Solutions, LLC

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, DRS Defense Solutions has annual revenues of more than $1 billion and is composed of seven lines of business with 3000 employees at nine operating sites across the country.  A number of DRS people work side-by-side in theater with America’s warfighters and peacekeepers.  DRS Defense Solutions is a diversified, vertically integrated business providing advanced products and systems integration in the areas of intelligence and sensor technologies, security, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, training systems, satellite communications, control systems and unmanned technologies.  

Position Summary

The Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of the audit function for all financial, and internal control system reviews. Responsible for administering an ongoing risk assessment process to select appropriate audit and consulting projects. Manages the planning and execution of all audit and consulting work. Manages the communication of findings, conclusions and recommendations to management and the Audit Committee of the Proxy Board of Management.  

Duties and Responsibilities

§  Coordinate the annual internal audit plan

• Act as a liaison with the external internal audit consultant (firm)
• Coordinate resources to engage and execute the audit plan
• Consolidate and communicate internal audit results to the CFO and Audit Committee – Proxy Board of Managers.
• Build knowledge and understanding of internal audit process among managers. 
• Provide leadership in the evaluation and maintenance of internal audit process.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Contribute to the strategic planning process from a Audit perspective.
• Work closely with the business and leaders across the company.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

 Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5 – 10 years prior experience in internal audit.
• Prior experience in external audit is a big plus.
• A CPA, CMA or CIA preferred. 
• Experience in management and leadership, a must. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Microsoft Office products, including strong proficiency in Excel, are a must.
• Interpersonal skills should include the ability to build rapport quickly with management, strong negotiation skills and the ability to persuade others as appropriate.

DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and commercial technology areas.