Director of Finance

Ingenium Aerospace LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenium Aerospace LLC in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations and ensure the company's fiscal health. The role includes strategic guidance, overseeing compliance with government contracts, and mentoring a high-performance finance team.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years in aerospace finance, a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and must be a U.S. Citizen. This position offers a chance to impact the company's growth significantly.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of combined experience in aerospace finance and/or accounting.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing diverse, high-performance teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Drive long-range planning, market analysis, and forecasting.
• Oversee monthly and year-end closings and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFAR, TINA, CAS, and ITAR standards.
• Assist in negotiating commercial and government contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Cost Accounting

QuickBooks

MS Office Products

Government Contract Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The Director of Finance has a key leadership role responsible for the financial health and success of the company. You will provide strategic fiscal guidance and ensure government contract compliance.

Strategic Financial & Operations Leadership

• Executive Strategy: Drive long‑range planning, market analysis, and forecasting to guide company growth and decision‑making.
• Financial Integrity: Oversee monthly and year‑end closing, financial reporting, and the development of robust, scalable internal controls.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor a diverse team across finance and accounting, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Contracting & Compliance

• Government Expert: Ensure absolute compliance with FAR, DFAR, TINA, CAS, and ITAR standards for all government contracts.
• Contract Negotiation: Assist in negotiating commercial and government contracts, balancing technical specifications with financial bottom‑line goals.
• Relationship Management: Manage external partners, including banking, insurance, and major subcontractors, ensuring seamless flow‑down of contract requirements.
• Cost Management: Oversee labor and material standards and manage "Estimate to Complete" (ETC) metrics for all programs.

All other duties assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred or related industry.
• Experience:
• 15+ years of combined experience in aerospace finance and/or accounting.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing multi‑faced, high‑performance teams.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Expertise in QuickBooks and MS Office Products (Including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Cost accounting proficiency and a deep understanding of multi‑level Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Compliance: Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship).

Physical Requirements And Visual Demands

• Standard office environment; occasional exposure to manufacturing plant noise/temperature, requiring PPE.
• Frequent speaking, listening, and computer use.
• Vision requirements include depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.