Strategic Finance Director for Hardware Growth

Swarm Defense; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Swarm Defense is seeking a Director of Finance to manage our finance function and own key numbers from daily operations to strategic planning. You will report to the CFO, build the team as the company grows, and partner with CEO and program leads to drive informed decisions.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and scalable controls for a fast-growing defense hardware company in Auburn Hills, MI.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in finance or accounting, including leadership of FP&A or finance at a small or fast-growing company.
• Built and owned a budget, forecast, and cash model that leadership relied on.
• Strong command of GAAP and monthly closings; comfortable with the general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual operating budget and rolling forecast; reforecast as programs, headcount, and delivery schedules change.
• Manage cash; maintain a 13-week cash forecast, AP/AR, and runway risk alerts.
• Track program-level cost, margin, and burn against contract value and report variances.

Skills

Financial modeling

GAAP knowledge

Forecasting

Executive communication

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Swarm Defense is seeking a Director of Finance to manage our finance function and own key numbers from daily operations to strategic planning. You will report to the CFO, build the team as the company grows, and partner with CEO and program leads to drive informed decisions.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and scalable controls for a fast-growing defense hardware company in Auburn Hills, MI.