Vice President, FP&A and Program Finance

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

1d•$300,000 - $360,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, FP&A and Program Finance owns True Anomaly’s FP&A and Program Finance functions end to end and reports directly to the CFO. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, reporting, resource allocation, and the operating rhythm used by the executive team to manage the business, delivering both financial results and the context behind them. It supports a rapidly scaling business with multiple products and programs, where financial insight informs operational decisions. The executive will build a trusted forecasting and reporting process, make program economics visible and predictable, help direct resources toward company priorities, and develop the finance organization for the company’s next stage of growth. The role leads a multi-layered team and partners with engineers, program managers, government customers, company executives, and the board. The position is based in an in-person work environment, with an expectation of four days per week in the office at the Denver, Colorado headquarters or Long Beach, California facility. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance; an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred. U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility is required as described in the posting.

Requirements

15+ years of finance experience, with significant aerospace or defense experience spanning program controls and broader FP&A or business finance leadership.
Senior leadership experience running FP&A and/or Program Finance end to end in a complex, multi-program business, including leading Directors and Managers.
Track record of partnering with CFOs and executive teams and shaping budgets, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
Deep knowledge of program finance, including EAC methodology, EVMS, ASC 606, FAR/DFARS, CAS, and government financial reporting (CPR, IPMR).
Strong FP&A and pricing background, including financial modeling, annual operating plans, indirect rate development, and bases of estimate for government proposals.
Clear communication skills and credibility with program teams, executives, the board, and government customers.
Experience building scalable processes and systems, including practical use of AI and automation.
Ability to work independently, own outcomes, and make progress when the path is not fully defined.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Must meet the stated U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.
Able to work in person four days per week at the Denver, CO headquarters or Long Beach, California facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-growth environment.
Experience at a major defense prime.
MBA or CPA.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CFO and executive team as the owner of the company’s operational financial picture, providing an independent perspective on budgets, resource allocation, and investment tradeoffs.
Lead resource allocation across headcount, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and IRAD; evaluate major operating decisions, including new programs, capacity investments, and make-versus-buy decisions.
Run monthly and quarterly business reviews with leadership, ensuring performance issues lead to decisions and follow-through and holding organizational leaders accountable to their plans.
Partner with Strategic Finance & Corporate Development on the long-range plan by building the bottoms-up operational model and tying targets to program, capacity, and cost realities.
Build and lead a growing, multi-layered FP&A and Program Finance team, developing Directors, Managers, and Analysts.
Set the roadmap for the function’s policies, processes, and systems, including ERP, EPM, program management tools, AI, and automation.
Own the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts, developing a planning process that is accurate and transparent enough to support leadership decisions.
Deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and board-level reporting, with commentary explaining results and recommended actions.
Manage indirect rate structures, overhead budgets, and cost allocation in compliance with FAR/CAS, including forward pricing rate strategy, while keeping rates competitive as the company grows.
Partner with Business Development on pricing strategy and proposal economics so bids reflect actual costs, are competitive, and can be profitable when executed.
Integrate Program Finance with Accounting, Supply Chain, PMO, and the rest of Finance to keep program cost, schedule, procurement, and revenue data consistent across close, forecasts, and reporting.
Own the quarterly EAC process for all customer-funded programs and provide leadership with a clear, predictable view of program economics and their impact on the company forecast.
Ensure program compliance, audit readiness, and customer cost and schedule reporting; represent True Anomaly in senior financial discussions with customers.
Own IRAD budgets and program cost analysis, and work with PMO on the risk and opportunity register so issues surface early and are reflected in the forecast.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
Flexible Time Off for exempt employees.
Accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees.
12 paid holidays.
Parental Leave.
Sick Leave.
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
401(k) retirement plan.
Fitness reimbursement.
Dog Fridays.
Equity participation as part of total compensation.
Paid holidays and PTO are also listed in the compensation section.