Vice President of Finance, Accounting

ADI Global Distribution

. Lead financial planning and analysis, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, multiyear financial models, and scenario planning .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintaining the integrity of financial records. Proven ability to lead finance operations, manage cash flow, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across various levels.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisU.S. GAAP ComplianceBudgeting And ForecastingLeadership In Finance OperationsRevenue Recognition

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingCash ManagementAccounting Systems ImprovementFinancial Statement PreparationProject AccountingCost TrackingInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingContract EconomicsLiquidity Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgmentLeadershipCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Financial DashboardsAccounting SoftwareAutomation ToolsAI-Enabled ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Aerospace And DefenseRecurring-Revenue Business ModelsGovernment-Contract AccountingInvestor ReportingResearch And Development Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial planning and analysis, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, multiyear financial models, and scenario planning
Translate product development, sales, staffing, and deployment plans into financial requirements and measurable operating objectives
Partner with the CEO and department leaders on investment priorities, spending, profitability, and capital efficiency
Provide financial oversight and support for UK operations
Own the integrity of accounting records and financial statements
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidated reporting, reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP application
Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory, project accounting, and related processes
Maintain accounting policies and coordinate external accounting services, tax preparation, reviews, and audits
Lead revenue recognition and financial analysis for software licenses, subscriptions, maintenance, hardware, engineering services, and customer deployment projects
Manage contract economics, pricing, payment milestones, change orders, delivery risks, project profitability, and estimates to complete
Manage cash forecasting, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, debt obligations, lender reporting, and covenant monitoring
Support capital raising, financial due diligence, capitalization records, investor reporting, and financing decisions
Provide financial support for proposals, customer agreements, software packaging, subscriptions, and service commitments
Develop dashboards connecting financial performance with operating drivers
Support government-funded research, development, and customer programs, including cost tracking, labor charging, indirect-cost allocation, invoicing, and documentation
Maintain financial controls, approval authorities, segregation of duties, purchasing controls, reconciliations, and protection of sensitive information
Lead business insurance administration and renewals, including coverage reviews and certificates of insurance
Partner with HR on employee benefit insurance administration, renewals, financial analysis, invoices, and payroll deductions
Support payroll administration, controls, funding, reconciliations, accounting, reporting, tax coordination, and discrepancy resolution
Lead and organize the finance and accounting function and coordinate internal resources and external partners
Improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and integrations
Evaluate and responsibly use automation and AI-enabled tools while maintaining security, confidentiality, controls, validation, and human review
Build a responsive, scalable, and trusted finance function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressively responsible experience, including leadership of accounting or finance operations and responsibility for budgeting, reporting, and cash management
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial statement preparation
Experience managing project or contract economics, working capital, and businesses with multiple revenue streams
Experience leading people and improving financial processes, accounting systems, and management reporting
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders
Ability to exercise sound judgment and operate effectively in a hands-on environment
Experience with software or technology businesses, hardware and engineering services components, aerospace and defense or mission-critical industrial markets, or accelerated growth strategies preferred
Experience with equity financing, investor or board reporting, government-contract accounting, research and development funding, international transactions, and recurring-revenue business models valuable
Prior CFO experience welcome but not required
CPA designation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Opportunity to work directly with the CEO
Opportunity to influence capital allocation and business strategy
Opportunity to help build financial capabilities for a growing technology company