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VP/Director of Finance
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Robert Half
Madison Heights, MI (In Person)
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Bill Watts is partnering with a growing defense contracting manufacturer who is looking to directly hiring a Director of Finance with the ability to grow into a CFO! The Director of Finance will lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for a defense manufacturing organization, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and applicable government contracting regulations. This role requires deep, hands-on experience within defense/aerospace manufacturing environments, with expertise in cost accounting, government audits, and complex contract structures. The Director of Finance will partner with operations, program management, and executive leadership to support financial performance, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, revenue recognition, and financial reportingEnsure full compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements; serve as primary liaison for government audits and reviewsOversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timelinessManage project and contract accounting (e.g., cost-plus, fixed-price, T&M contracts)Develop and maintain standard costing systems, including variance analysis for manufacturing operationsOversee inventory accounting, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods within a regulated manufacturing environmentDrive preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAPSupport FP&A by partnering on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planningImplement and maintain strong internal controls aligned with SOX or government compliance expectationsCollaborate with supply chain and operations on cost control, margin analysis, and efficiency initiativesLead and develop accounting team; establish best practices and continuous improvement initiativesSupport 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 structuresPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a mid-to-large defense contractor environmentExposure to
Key ResponsibilitiesLead all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, revenue recognition, and financial reportingEnsure full compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements; serve as primary liaison for government audits and reviewsOversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timelinessManage project and contract accounting (e.g., cost-plus, fixed-price, T&M contracts)Develop and maintain standard costing systems, including variance analysis for manufacturing operationsOversee inventory accounting, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods within a regulated manufacturing environmentDrive preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAPSupport FP&A by partnering on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planningImplement and maintain strong internal controls aligned with SOX or government compliance expectationsCollaborate with supply chain and operations on cost control, margin analysis, and efficiency initiativesLead and develop accounting team; establish best practices and continuous improvement initiativesSupport 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 structuresPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a mid-to-large defense contractor environmentExposure to