Senior FP&A / Program Controller

Quantum Space•Rockville, MD

38d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior FP&A / Program Controller to play a key role in corporate financial planning and analysis while serving as the financial partner to their spacecraft development and mission programs. This role will bridge corporate Finance and Program Management, ensuring that program-level financial performance is accurately reflected in company budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and management reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong FP&A foundation, with experience owning budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and executive reporting in a complex organization. Experience within a public company environment is strongly preferred, along with exposure to government contracting, aerospace, defense, or other project-based businesses. This individual will partner closely with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and executive leadership to translate program activity into actionable financial insights. While this position will have responsibility for traditional program finance and controller activities, including program budgets, Estimates at Completion (EACs), cost performance, and contract financial analysis, the role requires someone who can connect those activities to the broader financial performance and strategic objectives of the company. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional who wants to expand their scope into program finance while helping build the financial planning infrastructure of a rapidly growing aerospace company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, program finance, or related financial disciplines
Demonstrated experience owning or playing a significant role in annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, variance analysis, and management reporting
Strong understanding of financial statements and the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Experience developing sophisticated financial models and translating operational drivers into financial forecasts
Strong business partnership skills with demonstrated ability to work directly with operational and functional leaders outside of Finance
Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational information into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
Experience working with ERP, financial planning, or enterprise reporting systems
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment
Ability to work across both corporate FP&A and program-level finance, connecting detailed program performance to broader company financial results
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the FP&A or corporate finance organization of a publicly traded company
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting, including familiarity with government contract structures, cost accounting, funding, and financial reporting requirements
Experience within aerospace, defense, spacecraft, satellite, launch, advanced manufacturing, or other complex engineering environments
Prior experience in program finance or program controlling within a government contracting environment
Understanding of contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus, and Time & Materials (T&M) arrangements
Knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition principles, and financial controls within a public company or audit-ready environment
Experience supporting quarterly forecasting, executive reporting, Board reporting, or other public company financial planning processes
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and program performance measurement
Familiarity with ERP and financial planning systems such as NetSuite, Deltek, SAP, Oracle, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or equivalent
Experience developing or improving FP&A processes, reporting infrastructure, and financial planning tools within a rapidly growing organization
MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned programs and business areas, ensuring alignment with company-wide financial objectives
Serve as a key liaison between Finance and Program Management, translating program execution, milestones, risks, and operational changes into financial impacts and forecasts
Partner with Program Managers and functional leaders to develop program budgets, resource plans, cost baselines, and financial performance targets
Own and maintain rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, labor, headcount, capital requirements, cash flow, and other key financial drivers
Prepare and maintain program Estimates at Completion (EACs) and ensure program forecasts are accurately incorporated into corporate financial plans
Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, prior periods, and program baselines, identifying key drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Lead monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews, providing clear and actionable insights to Finance, Program Management, and executive leadership
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, investment decisions, resource allocation, contract decisions, and program execution
Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, accruals, cost allocation, revenue recognition inputs, and period-end results related to assigned programs
Support company-level management reporting, KPI development, executive presentations, and financial dashboards
Monitor program cost, schedule, funding, and financial performance while proactively identifying trends that could impact company forecasts or financial objectives
Evaluate the financial impact of contract modifications, engineering changes, schedule shifts, procurement decisions, and changes in program scope
Track labor utilization, material spend, commitments, headcount, and other operational drivers affecting program and corporate financial performance
Partner with Contracts, Program Management, and Finance to support the financial administration and reporting requirements of U.S. Government and commercial contracts
Support Earned Value Management (EVM), cost performance measurement, and other program controls methodologies where applicable
Help establish and improve FP&A processes, forecasting methodologies, financial controls, reporting tools, and planning systems as the organization scales
Collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Contracts to improve financial visibility and decision-making
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to senior leadership on strategic and operational initiatives