Director of Finance

Aeon • Austin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Aeon is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, analysis, and business operations in support of the company’s growth and manufacturing scale-up. Reporting to executive leadership, this role will serve as a strategic finance partner across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management, providing insights to support decision-making and operational performance. The position calls for strong financial acumen and experience supporting complex manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology organizations, along with the ability to turn financial data into actionable business recommendations. The Director of Finance will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, program financial management, cost control, cash planning, and executive reporting, supporting Aeon’s growth, operational, and profitability objectives.

This is a full-time, in-person role located in Austin, Texas, with plans to move to Cedar Park, Texas, in early 2027. The position requires U.S. person status under ITAR due to access to ITAR-controlled defense articles or technical data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or business operations.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated technical organizations.
• Familiarity with government contracting, program finance, and customer-funded development programs.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• U.S. person status under ITAR: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected non-citizen such as a refugee or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced financial credentials.
• Familiarity with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software.
• Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, banking relationships, or corporate development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead company budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting, forecasts, and key performance indicators for executive leadership.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leaders to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and provide recommendations to support strategic investment decisions.
• Monitor program, product, and manufacturing costs, identifying risks and opportunities to improve margins and profitability.
• Support pricing strategies, customer proposals, contract reviews, and new business opportunities.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and business review processes.
• Establish and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting capabilities to support company growth.
• Support Board, investor, lender, and executive reporting requirements.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives related to business growth, operational performance, and financial scalability.
• Partner with People Operations on workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and labor cost analysis.
• Collaborate with Program Management to track program profitability, funding status, and financial risk.
• Support pricing strategies, cost proposals, and financial modeling for government and commercial opportunities.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to the employee, including eligible dependents.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Team-building activities, employee events, and company celebrations.
• Complimentary lunches served onsite each workday.
• Complimentary snacks, drinks, and refreshments throughout the workday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director