Director of Finance

ABOUT THE COMPANY

ETI Tech (ETI), part of Simon Group Holdings (SGH), is a leading aerospace and defense solutions provider headquartered in Kettering, Ohio. With decades of experience supporting U.S. military programs, ETI designs, manufactures, and maintains critical flight hardware and ground support equipment for defense aircraft and systems. The company provides precision machining, fabrication, composites, electro‑mechanical assembly, and ground support equipment, supporting customers from prototype through full‑rate production.

Trusted by leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense, ETI is known for its AS9100‑certified quality systems, disciplined manufacturing processes, and deep experience operating in regulated, compliance‑driven environments. The company combines a legacy of reliability with a forward‑looking focus on scalable growth, operational excellence, and long‑term partnership.

As part of SGH, a private investment and holding company known for strategic growth across several industry sectors, ETI benefits from robust financial backing, operational resources, and access to an experienced network of industry leaders. This relationship allows ETI to innovate, expand capabilities, and deliver mission‑critical solutions to government and prime defense contractors, all while maintaining a strong culture of craftsmanship, quality, and continuous improvement.

Joining ETI means becoming part of a company that combines the agility of a growing organization with the stability and strategic vision of a well‑capitalized corporate parent. Employees advance their careers in aerospace and defense, work on cutting‑edge programs, and contribute to high‑impact projects that support national security.

This position is at the corporate office in Kettering, Ohio and onsite at least 3 days per week.

The Director of Finance is the senior financial leader responsible for overseeing all financial operations while ensuring full compliance with government contracting, aerospace, and regulatory requirements. This is a hands‑on leadership position and this role partners closely with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, manage risk, and support profitable growth across commercial and government programs. The Director of Finance will be responsible for the following:

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the President, VP/GM, and executive leadership
• Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long‑range financial plans
• Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessments for government and commercial programs
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to revenue, margins, indirect rates, and contract performance

Team & Process Leadership

• Lead and develop accounting and finance staff in a lean environment
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting, and automation
• Ensure ERP and financial systems support government compliant cost tracking

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, month‑end, and year‑end close
• Ownership of the standard cost framework for manufactured products, monitoring variances, and providing clear analysis and recommendations to drive cost control and margin improvement
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting package to leadership

Government Contracting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and CAS (as applicable)
• Develop, maintain, and monitor indirect rate structures (overhead, G&A, fringe)
• Support government pricing, proposals, cost volume development, and rate submissions
• Oversee job costing, WIP, and cost segregation to meet government audit requirements
• Serve as primary point of contact for DCAA audits and government financial inquiries
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, labor charging, and internal controls in support of government contracts

Aerospace & Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee cost accounting, margin analysis, and…