Director of Finance

EOTECH•Plymouth Charter Township, MI

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.