Senior Director of Accounting

ND DEFENSE LLC•Madison Heights, MI

3d•$175,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ND Defense is growing and seeking a Sr. Director of Accounting to lead their accounting team, optimize their ERP system, and drive efficiency through AI and automation. This role reports to the CFO and is responsible for the accounting function end-to-end, ensuring compliance with DCMA requirements, delivering accurate and timely project-based accounting, and building scalable processes for expansion in defense and commercial manufacturing. This is an accounting leadership role, not a finance role, and candidates with experience stronger in FP&A, treasury, or strategic finance should not apply. The ideal candidate is a builder who wants to put structure in place and watch it scale, can pivot quickly, solve problems without a playbook, and brings a deep sense of teamwork and a positive attitude.

Requirements

Experience with government contracts
Project-based accounting experience
DCMA requirements experience
Strong accounting background with demonstrated leadership ability
Experience managing a team of five or more direct reports
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field
5 years experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
10 years of professional accounting experience
Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
Experience in streamlining accounting processes.
Exemplary history of financial project management
US Person

Nice To Haves

CPA
Degree in accounting
Experience with manufacturing accounting
Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant) preferred

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies.
Directs all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports.
Produces thorough financial-status reports for senior managers.
Establishes and monitors internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices.
Prepares financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
Ensures journal entries, invoices, and accounts are reconciled accurately and timely.
Prepares budgets and forecasts.
Prepares for the annual audit.
Develops reports for management or regulatory bodies.
Monitors the work of the Accounting staff to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
Builds and coaches a staff who are sufficient and qualified to successfully perform all assigned accounting duties. Utilizes best management practices in accordance with Human Resources.
Other duties as assigned.