Director of Finance

Overview

The Director of Finance is a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership, responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and control activities across the organization. This role ensures financial integrity, optimizes operational efficiency, and supports strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and robust financial stewardship. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in manufacturing accounting, cost management, and ERP system optimization, paired with a leadership style that fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, delivering high-quality financial insights that inform business strategy and decision-making.
• Own the integrity and accuracy of all financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, lender requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead and continually optimize accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
• Partner with the FP&A Manager to deliver timely and actionable financial reports, forecasts, and KPIs that drive business performance.

Operational Excellence:

• Direct and improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee quarterly revenue recognition and inventory analysis, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and excess/obsolete inventory management standards.
• Champion continuous process improvements, leveraging ERP systems and financial technology to drive automation, scalability, and data integrity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed financial rigor and discipline across all business units.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Lead internal controls initiatives to strengthen financial governance and mitigate risk.
• Manage external audit relationships and ensure successful completion of annual audits with minimal adjustments.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all tax obligations, including sales, use, and corporate income taxes.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and best practices in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Talent Development and Leadership:

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team, building future leadership talent within the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence.
• Provide leadership and coaching to ensure direct reports in supervisory/managerial roles support, develop, and retain high-potential talent.
• Promote clear communication, alignment of goals, and operational transparency across the organization.

• Ensure direct reports in supervisor/manager roles are carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws with the guidance of HR; including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with a strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Deep proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive process improvements, and optimize operational performance.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and business acumen.

Preferred:

• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Controller in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with Dynamics AX or other large-scale ERP platforms.
• Background in the aviation or aerospace industry a plus.
• Strong history of successfully managing audits, tax compliance, and strategic financial planning initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, or lift/move up to 50 pounds.