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Sr. Manager, Program Finance

True Anomaly

Laguna Beach, CAHybridFull-time$150–220K/yrPosted 3mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–220K/yr
Location
Laguna Beach, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Secret ClearanceTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

True Anomaly is hiring a Sr. Manager, Program Finance. True Anomaly seeks candidates with talent and ambition to build technology that secures space. The company delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority, building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors. The Senior Manager of Program Finance will be the financial owner of a portfolio of space security programs, serving as primary finance partner, leading a team of analysts, and ensuring financial rigor from inception through execution and closeout.

Key focus areas include Serve as lead finance partner for IRAD and government program portfolio, owning financial performance from planning through execution., Lead quarterly EAC process for program portfolio per ASC 606 revenue recognition, ensuring accuracy and consistency., and Prepare and deliver cost and schedule reports (CPR, ADRLs, CDRLs) for external customers and interface with government..

Successful candidates bring 6-12 Years Of Finance Experience In Aerospace Or Defense, Demonstrated Ownership Of Complex Programs, and People Leadership Experience. Important skills include EAC Process, Cost And Schedule Performance, Financial Rigor, Program Financial Performance, ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, and Cost And Schedule Reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EAC ProcessCost and Schedule PerformanceFinancial RigorProgram Financial PerformanceASC 606 Revenue RecognitionCost and Schedule ReportingFirst AidADRLsCDRLsCross-Functional PartnershipCoachingTechnical GuidanceCareer DevelopmentProgram Risk and Opportunity Register ManagementFinancial Forecast DevelopmentProgram Finance Policies DevelopmentProgram Finance Process ImprovementProgram Finance Tools DevelopmentCompliance SupportFinancial Oversight of IRAD ProgramsBudget TrackingCost AnalysisPricing SupportProposal SupportGAAPFAR/DFARSCost Accounting FundamentalsEAC MethodologyEVMS on Government ProgramsAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailMicrosoft OfficePower QueryPower PivotClear CommunicationTeam-Building

Qualifications

6-12 Years of Finance Experience in Aerospace or DefenseDemonstrated Ownership of Complex ProgramsPeople Leadership ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Related Field3+ Years of People Management ExperienceCurrent Secret ClearanceUS Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Protected Individual, or Eligible for AuthorizationsTS/SCI Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. 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

  • At least 3 years of people management experience

  • 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 as well as team-building experience Compensation

  • Base Salary: $150,000 – $220,000

  • 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.

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.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

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