Sr. Manager, Program Finance

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

8d•$135,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Current Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
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

Experience leading or mentoring analysts preferred; team-building experience a plus for Senior Manager candidates

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