Aspetto
Director of Finance
- Location
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $135,000 to $160,000 / year
- Posted
- 2026-10-19
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.
Your impact
- 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.
What you bring
- 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.
What sets you apart
- 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.
Apply
Aspetto is an equal opportunity employer. If you need an adjustment to take part in the hiring process, say so below and we will arrange it.