[Remote] Director of Finance - Cost & Inventory

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AEVEX is hiring a Director of Finance, Cost and Inventory to lead cost accounting and inventory management for its manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for inventory accuracy, product costing, financial compliance, Infor LN process improvements, and cross-functional profitability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to cost accounting and inventory valuation
• Oversee standard costing, job-costing, and the development of labor and overhead rates across complex manufacturing programs
• Perform deep-dive profitability, variance, and margin analysis by product line, contract, and business unit
• Ensure all accounting and estimating processes are fully compliant with DCAA, FAR, DFARS, and ITAR regulations as applicable to our industry
• Govern inventory accounting for raw materials, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and finished goods
• Design and enforce cycle count programs, physical inventory procedures, and ongoing reconciliation
• Manage inventory pegging, material traceability, and Customer Furnished Material (CFM) tracking unique to A&D contracts within Infor LN
• Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory, establishing appropriate reserves and mitigation strategies
• Serve as the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Costing, Warehousing, and Manufacturing modules within Infor LN
• Ensure seamless synchronization between Inventory Control, Shop Floor Management, and the General Ledger
• Drive continuous system improvements, data governance, and process automation within Infor LN to minimize manual reconciliations
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of cost accountants and inventory control specialists
• Establish, monitor, and report out on key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding inventory accuracy and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Enforce and maintain strict internal controls, ensuring 100% SOX compliance and smooth audit support
• Perform other duties as required
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture

Skills

• Security Clearance-Ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Excellent cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills with proven ability to manage direct reports
• Ability to distill complex findings and concepts into key data-points and visualizations
• Self-motivated problem solver with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain Management
• 10+ years of progressive cost and inventory accounting experience
• 5+ years in a management or leadership role
• CPA, CMA, or CPIM highly preferred
• Aerospace & Defense manufacturing background strongly preferred (experience with engineer-to order and government contracting is a major plus)
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Infor LN (specifically Procurement, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Financial modules) strongly preferred

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• 401(k)-retirement plan for qualified employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage, with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, for qualified employees
• Professional development funds for qualified employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits, for qualified employees

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