Strategic Finance Associate

Amca•Los Angeles, CA

21d

About The Position

Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century, starting by designing new hardware that flies on today’s planes. Aviation was once humanity’s boldest ambition, but the industry hasn’t successfully built a new plane in 40 years. We don’t think it has to be this way. Overview: Amca is actively acquiring A&D component suppliers to supercharge new product introduction. This role would be integral to our PE-style deal underwriting and post-closing execution. You will assist in budgeting, capital allocation, and deal execution across Amca and its acquired companies. Your work will inform near-term decisions and long-term strategy as we modernize aerospace manufacturing.

Requirements

Expert in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation
Ability to underwrite acquisitions, evaluate financial statements, and develop investment cases
Strong grasp of corporate finance, cost structure analysis, and return frameworks / key drivers
Ability to synthesize large amounts of financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations
Highly proficient in Excel and detailed financial modeling
Clear, concise, and structured Communication skills
Able to present complex financial insights to operators, engineers, and executives
Strong writing skills; can build compelling investment memos and post-acquisition plans
Thoughtful, direct, and decisive in discussions Work style Humble and meticulous
High personal intensity and ownership
Comfortable operating in imperfect environments and fixing broken systems
Motivated by building a modern industrial company from the ground up
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with aerospace / industrial companies is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with Head of Finance in budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning across Amca and acquired companies
Create and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions, capital allocation, and performance tracking
Underwrite M&A opportunities, including financial and operational diligence, building financial models, and valuation
Build investment cases, risks assessments, and post-close execution plans
Support post-closing integration: budget stand-up, KPI development, cash forecasting, and operational improvements
Track performance of acquired companies against underwriting cases, identifying gaps and proposing corrective actions
Conduct market, competitive, and operational analyses to evaluate acquisition opportunities
Partner with the Head of Finance and CEO to evaluate capital deployment options and returns
Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams to improve unit economics and ROI
Assist in building systems and processes for recurring financial planning across a multi-entity environment
Maintain a high standard of accuracy, clarity, and analytical discipline in all financial work
Participate in board and lender materials preparation as needed