6-12 years of finance experience in aerospace or defense with complex program ownership and leadership experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
Strong knowledge of GAAP, particularly ASC 606, and cost accounting principles
Hands-on experience with EAC methodology and EVMS on government programs
Proficient analytical skills with attention to detail; Microsoft Office expertise, especially in Power Query and Power Pivot
Clear communication skills across teams and with external customers
Experience in leading or mentoring analysts, with team-building experience preferred for Senior Manager candidates
Responsibilities
Lead finance partner for IRAD and government-funded programs, managing all financial performance aspects
Oversee quarterly EAC process in line with ASC 606, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Prepare and present cost and schedule reports for external stakeholders; engage directly with customers and government representatives
Collaborate with PMO and other departments to achieve program objectives
Develop and guide a team of finance analysts through mentorship and technical support
Manage program risk and opportunity registers, reflecting them in financial forecasts
Create financial forecasts for executive leaders and Board of Directors, enhancing financial oversight
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
HRA/HSA options
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K plan
Parental Leave
Full Job Description
YOUR MISSION
As a Senior Manager or Manager of Program Finance at True Anomaly, you will be the financial owner of a dedicated portfolio of space security programs and products. You will serve as the primary finance partner to your program management teams - owning the EAC process, driving cost and schedule performance, and ensuring financial rigor from program inception through execution and closeout. You will lead and develop a team of program finance analysts and play a key role in building the processes and systems that underpin True Anomaly's program controls function.
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead finance partner for a defined portfolio of IRAD and government-funded programs, owning all aspects of program financial performance from planning through execution
Lead the quarterly EAC process for your program portfolio in accordance with ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, ensuring accuracy, realism, and consistency
Prepare and deliver cost and schedule reporting (CPR, ADRLs, CDRLs) for external customers; interface directly with customers and government representatives as needed
Partner cross-functionally with PMO, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, and Operations to plan, execute, and deliver against program objectives
Lead and develop a team of program finance analysts, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development
Manage the program risk and opportunity register in partnership with PMO, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, and reflected in financial forecasts
Support the development of program financial forecasts for executive leadership, and the Board of Directors
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of program finance policies, processes, and tools across the function
Support compliance and partner with our Corporate Controller, Director of Finance, and PMO to ensure readiness for customer and government surveillance audits (DCMA, GAO)
Manage financial oversight of IRAD programs within your portfolio, including budget tracking, cost analysis, reporting, and ensuring alignment between internal investment spend and forward business development objectives
Support pricing and proposal efforts for new business and contract modifications within your program portfolio
Qualifications
6-12 years of finance experience in aerospace or defense with demonstrated ownership of complex programs and people leadership experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
Strong understanding of GAAP (especially ASC 606 revenue recognition), FAR/DFARS, and cost accounting fundamentals
Hands-on experience with EAC methodology and EVMS on government programs
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Power Query and Power Pivot
Ability to communicate clearly across program teams, functional leadership, and external customers
Experience leading or mentoring analysts preferred; team-building experience a plus for Senior Manager candidates
Compensation
Base Salary: $135,000 - $205,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Additional Requirements
Work Location - We observe an in-person work environment, and expect 4 days per week in office at the Company's Denver, CO headquarters or at our facility in Long Beach, California
Security Clearance - Current Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Remote
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
