Director, Program Finance

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

7h•$180,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. 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 the Director of Program Finance at True Anomaly, you will own and scale the Program Controls function across a growing portfolio of space security products and programs. You will establish the policies, systems, and team that become the financial backbone of True Anomaly's program execution.

Requirements

10+ years of finance experience in aerospace or defense, with deep expertise in program controls and government contracting
Knowledgeable on EVMS, including design and management of EVMS systems
Track record of leading and developing program finance teams across multiple programs or portfolios
Understanding of GAAP (ASC 606)
Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, CAS, and government financial reporting requirements (CPR, IPMR)
Experience evaluating and implementing program finance systems
Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes in a high-growth, resource-constrained environment
Clear and effective communicator across program teams, executive leadership, and government customers
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance required
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a team of program finance professionals, providing mentorship and career development across multiple product portfolios and programs
Scale, and continuously improve program finance policies and processes, including EAC methodology, revenue recognition, and cost reporting standards
Own the quarterly EAC process for all customer-funded programs in accordance with ASC 606 revenue recognition principles
Ensure program compliance and partner with Accounting and PMO to ensure readiness for customer and government surveillance audits (DCMA, GAO)
Partner cross-functionally with PMO, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, and Operations to plan, execute, and deliver against program objectives
Evaluate existing systems and drive implementation of new ones across ERP, EPM, and program management tooling to build a cohesive Program Finance infrastructure
Prepare and deliver cost and schedule reporting (CPR, ADRLs, CDRLs) for external customers; represent True Anomaly in customer-facing financial interactions
Prepare and own IRAD budgets, program cost analysis and reporting
Develop program financial forecasts for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
Collaborate with PMO on risk and opportunity register, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated
Partner across Finance, with PMO, and Business Development on strategic planning, pricing, and proposals