What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Aspetto, Inc.?
About the Role
Aspetto is a rapidly growing defense and government contracting company specializing in mission-critical products, advanced manufacturing, product distribution, and engineering innovation.
We are seeking an accomplished, hands-on Director of Finance to lead financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and implement scalable systems that support our continued growth.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing high-volume financial transactions within a product distribution environment, with a proven ability to optimize processes, leverage technology, and build efficient financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash flow management.
- Develop and implement robust processes for purchase order management, vendor invoicing, inventory tracking, and customer billing.
- Establish internal controls, approval workflows, transaction reconciliation, and financial accountability.
- Partner with procurement, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial tracking throughout the product lifecycle.
- Leverage ERP systems, automation, AI, and financial technologies to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Lead a lean finance team and oversee third-party accounting support.
- Manage inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, profitability analysis, and financial compliance.
- Develop scalable financial processes capable of supporting significant increases in transaction volume.
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including financial operations leadership.
- Significant experience in high-volume product distribution and transaction-intensive financial environments (required).
- Proven success implementing and improving AP/AR processes, purchase order controls, and financial workflows.
- Strong understanding of supply chain finance, inventory accounting, and transaction reconciliation.
- Experience managing ERP systems, financial technology, and process automation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams, manage external accounting partners, and establish operational accountability.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Government contracting experience, including FAR and DCAA compliance.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint, QuickBooks, Unanet, or comparable ERP platforms.
- Experience implementing AI-driven automation, financial analytics, and system integrations.
- Manufacturing and R&D cost accounting experience.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a results-driven finance leader who combines strong financial expertise with operational execution. This individual should have a demonstrated track record of building scalable processes, improving transaction accuracy, implementing technology, and driving accountability across departments.
Candidates must have direct experience managing high-volume product distribution financial operations. Experience limited primarily to FP&A, budgeting, or financial analysis will not meet the requirements of this position.
Pay: $135,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience implementing or significantly improving accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchase order management processes? Please describe your experience.
- Have you implemented ERP integrations, financial workflow automation, or technology-driven process improvements? Please describe your experience.
- What is your desired salary?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- accounting and finance: 8 years (Required)
- financial operations within high-volume product distribution: 3 years (Required)
- FAR or DCAA: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $135,000 - $160,000