VP/Director of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Mandatory: 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
• 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