Director of Finance

The Director of Finance has a key leadership role responsible for the financial health and success of the company. You will provide strategic fiscal guidance and ensure government contract compliance. Strategic Financial & Operations Leadership Executive Strategy: Drive long‑range planning, market analysis, and forecasting to guide company growth and decision‑making. Financial Integrity: Oversee monthly and year‑end closing, financial reporting, and the development of robust, scalable internal controls. Team Development: Lead and mentor a diverse team across finance and accounting, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. Contracting & Compliance Government Expert: Ensure absolute compliance with FAR, DFAR, TINA, CAS, and ITAR standards for all government contracts. Contract Negotiation: Assist in negotiating commercial and government contracts, balancing technical specifications with financial bottom‑line goals. Relationship Management: Manage external partners, including banking, insurance, and major subcontractors, ensuring seamless flow‑down of contract requirements. Cost Management: Oversee labor and material standards and manage "Estimate to Complete" (ETC) metrics for all programs. All other duties assigned by manager. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred or related industry. Experience: 15+ years of combined experience in aerospace finance and/or accounting. 10+ years of leadership experience managing multi‑faced, high‑performance teams. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in QuickBooks and MS Office Products (Including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Cost accounting proficiency and a deep understanding of multi‑level Bills of Materials (BOM). Compliance: Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship). Physical Requirements And Visual Demands Standard office environment; occasional exposure to manufacturing plant noise/temperature, requiring PPE. Frequent speaking, listening, and computer use. Vision requirements include depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr