Vice President of Finance & Accounting

About ADIApplied Dynamics International is a Michigan-based aerospace and defense technology innovator enabling digital engineering at the edge. Our ADEPT edge computing software platform and engineering expertise support mission-critical test, simulation, and digital engineering environments across the aerospace, defense, space, and industrial markets. ADI combines an established, profitable business with an ambitious technology and growth strategy. As we invest in software development, customer deployments, and market expansion, we are seeking a finance leader who can help scale the business with financial discipline, sound judgment, and operational excellence. This executive will be a close partner to the President & CEO, translating business strategy into financial plans, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, managing liquidity, and providing the insight needed to make informed investment decisions. The role combines strategic financial leadership with direct responsibility for accounting quality, internal controls, and day-to-day financial operations. Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with substantial accounting and financial-management expertise10+ years of progressively responsible experience, including leadership of accounting or finance operations and meaningful responsibility for budgeting, reporting, and cash managementStrong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial statement preparationDemonstrated ability to manage project or contract economics, working capital, and a business with multiple revenue streamsExperience leading people and improving financial processes, accounting systems, and management reportingAbility to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, and operate effectively in a hands-on environment Preferred ExperiencePrior relevant experience includes software or technology businesses with hardware and engineering services components; aerospace and defense or other mission-critical industrial markets; and companies preparing for or executing an accelerated growth strategy.Experience with equity financing, investor or board reporting, government-contract accounting, research and development funding, international transactions, and recurring-revenue business models would be valuable.Prior experience as a CFO is welcome but is not required.A CPA designation is preferred. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership, Planning, and Business PartnershipLead ADI’s financial planning and analysis, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, multiyear financial models, and scenario planningTranslate product development, sales, staffing, and deployment plans into clear financial requirements and measurable operating objectivesPartner with the CEO and department leaders to evaluate investment priorities, monitor spending against approved plans, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and capital efficiencyProvide practical recommendations that balance growth ambition with liquidity, execution capacity, and riskProvide financial oversight and support for ADI’s UK operations, ensuring appropriate coordination between the U.S. and UK businesses. Accounting Operations and Financial ReportingOwn the integrity of the company’s accounting records and financial statementsLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidated financial reporting, reconciliations, and the consistent application of appropriate U.S. generally accepted accounting principlesOversee the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory, project accounting, and related financial processesMaintain documented accounting policies and coordinate external accounting services, tax preparation, reviews, and audits as applicableEnsure that financial information is accurate, timely, understandable, and useful to management, the board, lenders, and investors Software Revenue, Contract Accounting, and Project ProfitabilityLead accounting and financial analysis across ADI’s business model, including perpetual software licenses, annual subscriptions, maintenance and support, hardware systems, engineering services, and customer deployment projectsEstablish clear visibility into revenue recognition, deferred revenue, contract assets and liabilities, project costs, gross margins, and estimates to completeMaintain consistent definitions and reporting for revenue, recurring revenue, bookings, backlog, and cash collectionsWork with sales, engineering, and program leadership to evaluate contract economics, pricing, payment milestones, change orders, and delivery risks Treasury, Working Capital, and Capital ManagementManage cash forecasting, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and debt obligationsMaintain visibility into near-term cash requirements and the funding implications of hiring, product development, inventory, and customer programsOversee lender reporting and covenant monitoring, where applicableSupport capital-raising activities, financial due diligence, capitalization records, investor reporting, and the disciplined deployment of investment proceedsWork with management and external advisers to evaluate financing alternatives and capital-structure decisions Commercial and Operational FinanceProvide financial support for proposals, major customer agreements, software packaging, subscription offerings, and long-term service commitmentsHelp ADI evaluate the profitability and cash-flow implications of new commercial models and customer deployment strategiesDevelop dashboards that connect financial performance with operating drivers, including software revenue mix, customer expansion, project margins, engineering utilization, receivables, and development investmentPartner with sales and technical leadership to assess the economics of customer pilots and their progression into production deployments and broader enterprise adoption Government-Contract Financial Administration and Risk ManagementSupport financial administration of government-funded research, development, and customer programsWorking with contracts personnel and outside specialists as needed, maintaining appropriate cost tracking, labor charging, indirect-cost allocation, invoicing, and supporting documentationMaintain financial controls appropriate to ADI’s size and growth plans, including approval authorities, segregation of duties, purchasing controls, reconciliations, and protection of sensitive financial informationCoordinate tax, insurance, and other financial risk matters with the appropriate internal owners and external advisers Insurance, Benefits, and Payroll SupportLead the administration and annual renewal of ADI’s business insurance programs, working with the company’s insurance broker/agent and internal stakeholders to evaluate coverage, limits, premiums, exposures, and changing business needs.Review customer, contract, landlord, lender, and other third-party insurance requirements and coordinate certificates of insurance, endorsements, or coverage changes as necessary.Maintain awareness of changes in ADI’s operations, products, locations, customer activities, workforce, assets, or contractual obligations that may affect the company’s risk profile, and communicate relevant changes to the company’s insurance broker/agent to ensure appropriate coverage.Partner with Human Resources in the financial administration and annual renewal of employee benefit insurance programs, including reviewing costs, premiums, employer contributions, invoices, plan alternatives, and budget impact.Provide financial analysis and support to HR during benefit plan renewals and assist with reconciliation of benefit-related invoices and payroll deductions as appropriate.Support payroll administration and controls, including payroll review, funding, reconciliations, accounting, reporting, tax-related coordination, and resolution of payroll-related financial discrepancies. Team Leadership and Systems ImprovementLead and organize ADI’s finance and accounting function, coordinating internal resources and external partners. As the company grows, the role may assume direct responsibility for additional finance and accounting staff.Establish clear responsibilities, effective coverage, and a dependable operating cadence while remaining willing to work directly on critical deliverablesImprove accounting systems, reporting tools, and integrations with project, sales, and operational systemsEvaluate and responsibly use automation and AI-enabled tools to improve financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, reconciliation, and administrative efficiency, while maintaining appropriate data security, confidentiality, internal controls, validation, and human review.Build a finance function that is responsive to the business, scalable, and trusted across the organization We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package, including Health, Dental and Vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution, employer-paid Life Insurance, employer-paid Short-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with a company match, Paid Maternity/Family Time, Personal Time off, PLUS a unique Vacation Policy that allows an “accelerated accrual” based on years of experience. ADI, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws or common laws in the UK. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical appearance, disability, religion, veteran status in employment or handicap is prohibited.