Director of Finance

Position Title:

Director, Finance Department:
Finance

Classification:
Exempt Approved By:
Human Resources

Position

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer

This executive will serve as the VP's principal financial partner and will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness, with a strong emphasis on defense industry regulations (FAR/FDARS, ITAR, DCAA). The ideal candidate combines Big 4-level technical accounting rigor with operational manufacturing finance expertise and experience in DoD contracting environments.

• Lead all accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, cost accounting, revenue recognition).
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Deliver board‑ready reporting packages and KPI dashboards.
• Provide lender reporting and covenant compliance.

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), as applicable.
• Oversee DCAA audit readiness and incurred cost submissions.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to support federal contracting requirements.
• Manage indirect rate structures, cost pools, and project accounting.

• Oversee standard cost development, variance analysis, and inventory controls.
• Partner with operations to improve margin visibility and cost transparency.
• Analyze production efficiency, overhead allocation, and supply chain cost drivers.
• Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI modeling for manufacturing expansion.

• Assist VP in strategic planning, forecasting, and long‑range financial modeling.
• Support M&A due diligence, integration, and financial modeling.
• Partner in capital raise initiatives, banking relationships, and private investment diligence.
• Provide financial modeling support for new product initiatives and R&D programs.

• Maintain strong internal control framework (SOX‑like discipline preferred).
• Oversee insurance, treasury operations, and cash management.
• Implement scalable financial systems and ERP optimization.
• Ensure ITAR financial segregation where required.

• Lead and develop accounting and finance staff.
• Establish high‑performance financial discipline aligned with a growth‑oriented defense technology company.
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and responsiveness.

• TBD

• Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
• Detail‑oriented yet capable of high‑level executive communication.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑growth, innovation‑driven environment.
• Strong ethical compass and compliance mindset.
• Ability to partner closely with executive leadership and operations.

• Bachelor’s degree (finance, accounting, business administration or economics)
• CPA required.

• 8+ years progressive finance/accounting experience.
• 3+ years in a senior Controller or Assistant Controller role.

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification and reference checks.

• Master’s degree (finance, accounting)
• Big 4 public accounting background.
• Experience supporting SBIR programs or DoD Phase III awards.
• Experience in private equity‑backed or high‑growth environments.
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance and export‑controlled operations.
• Experience supporting complex product lines in electro‑optics, advanced manufacturing, or defense technology.

• 9/80 work schedule
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Sitting for long periods of time