Director of Finance - Cost & Inventory

The role

The Director of Finance, Cost and Inventory will lead cost accounting and inventory management functions. This role ensures inventory accuracy, product costing, and compliance with financial regulations using Infor LN.

What you will do

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Oversee standard costing, job-costing, and development of labor and overhead rates.
• Perform profitability, variance, and margin analysis.
• Ensure compliance with DCAA, FAR, DFARS, and ITAR regulations.
• Govern inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Design and enforce cycle count programs and physical inventory procedures.
• Manage inventory pegging, material traceability, and Customer Furnished Material tracking in Infor LN.
• Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Serve as functional Subject Matter Expert for Infor LN modules.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of cost accountants and inventory control specialists.

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• CPA, CMA, or CPIM
• Aerospace & Defense manufacturing background
• Experience with engineer-to order and government contracting
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Infor LN (specifically Procurement, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Financial modules)

Benefits

• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage
• Portion of insurance premiums paid by the company
• Professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI DoD clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

About the company

AEVEX supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs by providing aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.