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Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Business Financial/FP&A Manager to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Business Financial Manager will serve as a strategic financial partner to the Operations team, providing financial insights, forecasting, cost analysis, and decision support for manufacturing activities within a highly regulated government contracting environment. This role focuses on optimizing operational performance, ensuring compliance with DoD requirements, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven financial planning and analysis.

What You Will Be Doing

Financial Planning & Analysis

+ Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting cycles for operations, including labor, materials, overhead, and capital expenditures.

+ Develop and maintain detailed financial models for manufacturing programs and cost centers.

+ Provide variance analysis (budget vs. actual) with insights and corrective action recommendations.

+ Support long-range planning initiatives and multi-year government program financial strategies.

Government Program Finance & Compliance

+ Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements in all financial processes.

+ Support pricing strategy and proposal development for government contracts, including cost volumes and basis of estimates (BOEs).

+ Manage program-level cost reporting, funding analysis, and compliance documentation for DoD and Navy contracts.

+ Interface with auditors (DCAA, DCMA) and support financial aspects of program execution and close-out.

Cost Accounting & Program Finance

+ Partner with operations to manage and analyze standard and actual costs of production, including labor rates, material usage, and overhead allocation.

+ Ensure accurate program-level cost tracking and reporting, including EVMS (Earned Value Management) compliance when applicable.

+ Support government proposal pricing, cost volume development, and incurred cost submissions.

+ Maintain compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, and other government cost accounting standards.

Operational Finance Support

+ Act as a financial advisor to the manufacturing and operations teams, providing real-time decision support.

+ Analyze production efficiency, capacity utilization, yield, and scrap metrics.

+ Evaluate capital investment business cases and ROI for equipment purchases or process changes.

+ Lead financial risk and opportunity assessments tied to production schedules and program milestones.

Reporting & Compliance

+ Prepare and present executive-level operational and financial reports.

+ Support internal controls and ensure financial integrity across operations functions.

Additional Duties as Assigned Your Background

+ U.S. Citizenship required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required. Master’s degree (MBA or Finance) a plus.

+ CPA or CFA designation highly preferred.

+ 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis or operations finance, ideally in a manufacturing and/or government contracting environment.

+ Deep understanding of government contracting (FAR/DFARS), cost accounting standards, and program finance.

+ Experience supporting DoD or Navy shipbuilding, industrial fabrication, or defense maintenance contracts.

+ Strong Excel modeling skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint).

+ Excellent communication and business partnering skills across functions.

+ High-attention to detail and decision-making skills required.

+ Ability to drive results in a deadline-driven, high volume production environment.

The Work Environment at Rhoads

+ The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include:

+ Competitive health insurance packages

+ 401k matching

+ PTO

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rhoads-industries/) .

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.