Director of Finance

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of a well-established, growth-oriented organization in a dynamic, project-driven industry. This role is a strategic leadership position, responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, cost accounting, project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. This role is positioned as the succession plan for the CFO. Work Model: On-Site What You Will Do: Lead financial operations, including financial reporting, GAAP compliance, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, project accounting, and internal controls Develop and maintain scalable financial systems, processes, dashboards, and ERP-integrated reporting to support business growth and operational efficiency Oversee project and cost accounting activities, including revenue recognition, project profitability analysis, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and IT to support budgeting, pricing, cost management, and strategic decision-making Manage, coach, and develop the finance team while driving continuous improvement, process standardization, and financial discipline across the organization What You Will Need To Be Successful: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience with strong cost accounting and project accounting expertise Experience in manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, or other project-based industries; percentage-of-completion accounting experience preferred Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (Syteline preferred), Excel, financial reporting/BI tools, and budgeting/forecasting systems Demonstrated leadership, process improvement, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to build scalable financial processes and influence business decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr Palmer Group