Director of Finance

North Haven , United States
Full-Time

Become the Finance leader on the top management team for our highly capable 47-employee R&D business developing clean energy technologies with high growth potential!   https://pci.energy/ 

The Director of Finance will oversee all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning. This position requires business judgment, a deep understanding of government contracting regulations, cost accounting standards, and the ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on management of daily financial operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Leadership: Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy to support its short- and long-term goals, including R&D project success and developing a path to commercialization of new technologies.  As key member of our hands-on Senior Leadership team, provide your financial and business insight and judgment. 
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Government Contracting Compliance: Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations, including cost accounting and supporting project management. Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, including DCAA audits.
  • Accounting Oversight: Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax functions. Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring appropriate controls and policies are in place.  Ensure compliance with all relevant taxes.
  • Cost Accounting: Manage project cost accounting, indirect rates, and pricing strategies for government and industrial proposals.
  • Team Development: Lead a high-performing finance team, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Contract Management:  Lead directly or oversee government contracting, negotiations, proposal pricing, subcontracts, and similar activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred).
  • Preferred 12+ years of experience in finance, with at least 6 years in a financial leadership role, ideally as controller.
  • Good business judgement and the ability to interact directly with senior management on financial strategy.
  • Experience in government contracting and contract management, including familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA compliance.
  • Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems (Currently utilizing Unanet).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial small business environment.

Benefits

At PCI you’ll find cohesive teams and a culture that promotes open communication and support. We also recognize that we are a team made up of individuals with full lives that extend beyond the work day. Our policies and benefits are crafted with our employees in mind.

We offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits platform (medical/dental/vision; STD/LTD, Life Insurance and more)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, 10 paid Holidays, Personal/Sick Days and Paternal Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) creates and develops innovative solutions to important energy and environmental challenges. Our team of scientists and engineers is talented and high performing; we are trailblazers in clean and efficient energy and environmental fields, developing fuel cell systems, catalytic fuel reforming, sorption systems, carbon capture and power generation. Our customers are as diverse as our employees are, with our leading-edge technologies being developed within aerospace, defense, environmental, industrial, and automotive industries. Working at PCI is never boring, with important and varied work, and a family-friendly, enthusiastic team environment. We work hard, but we have fun along the way because we love what we do. Located in the heart of the New Haven, CT area, our employees enjoy the best of Southern New England living, with beaches, mountains, farms and orchards, and lively communities all within a short drive. And for those looking for big city adventures, New York and Boston are both easily accessible within a two-hour drive or via a relaxing train ride.

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