Description Job Accountabilities: • Partners with other senior management in defining the global Finance and Accounting strategic plan while ensuring the maximization of the company's financial performance • Oversees the execution of the strategic plan and manages the financial reporting, budgets, and internal processes • Leads the accounting department and advises management in interpreting and utilizing managerial accounting information • Manages all accounting operations while monitoring costs and capital expenditures • Directs the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts, and report variances • Develops business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls • Ensures timely and complete financial statements and oversees the preparation of the corporate annual report • Accurately reports the financial results to Applied Composites' operations by Generally Accepted Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) • Prepares reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations • Provides financial analyses, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations • Gathers and analyzes data to inform commercial pricing decisions; validates accuracy and integrity to ensure competitive proposals and pricing decisions • Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs • Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training process to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations • Other responsibilities as assigned Additional Skills & Qualifications - Aerospace/ Defense preferred Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $170000.00/yr. Smaller aerospace company compared to the bigger firms. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.