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Finance Co-Op - American Fan

Fairbanks Morse Defense
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Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

 

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

 

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Co Op                                                            Date:  April 2026

Reports To: Director of Finance  

Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive Finance Co-Op to join our team on-site for 3-4 months. You’ll support financial operations by assisting with key projects, providing ad hoc help, and contributing to process improvements. Working within approved guidelines, you will gain hands-on experience while supporting tasks and taking ownership of assigned projects. The ideal candidate will embody FMD’s core values: Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in updating financial filings and customer records.
  • Support cost and gross margin (GM) improvement through data analysis and reporting.
  • Help transition fixed asset management into the Sage system.
  • Contribute to automating accounts payable (AP) processes to improve efficiency.
  • Provide ad hoc support for financial operations and project execution.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance financial processes and align with organizational goals.
  • Analyze data and recommend process improvements within approved project scope.
  • Maintain FMD’s core values: Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork.

 

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of financial systems like Sage is a plus.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
  • Must work on-site during the co-op term.

 

 

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

 

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.