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Director of Finance

United States, Madison Heights Employment contract · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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The Director of Finance will lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for a defense manufacturing organization, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and applicable government contracting regulations. This role requires deep, hands-on experience within defense/aerospace manufacturing environments, with expertise in cost accounting, government audits, and complex contract structures. The Director of Finance will partner with operations, program management, and executive leadership to support financial performance, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
  • Ensure full compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
  • serve as primary liaison for government audits and reviews
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Manage project and contract accounting (e.g., cost-plus, fixed-price, T&M contracts)
  • Develop and maintain standard costing systems, including variance analysis for manufacturing operations
  • Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods within a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Drive preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Support FP&A by partnering on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
  • Implement and maintain strong internal controls aligned with SOX or government compliance expectations
  • Collaborate with supply chain and operations on cost control, margin analysis, and efficiency initiatives
  • Lead and develop accounting team
  • establish best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support ERP system optimization (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Deltek, or similar systems commonly used in defense manufacturing)
  • Ensure proper accounting treatment for government-funded R&D, capital projects, and indirect rate structures

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience within defense or aerospace manufacturing
  • Direct experience with government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, DCAA audits)
  • Strong expertise in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience managing complex contract accounting structures
  • Prior leadership experience overseeing accounting teams
  • Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle)
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a mid-to-large defense contractor environment
  • Exposure to ITAR/EAR compliance considerations
  • Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations or system upgrades
  • MBA or advanced degree

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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