Vice President of Finance and Administration

Astronics•Kirkland, WA

6d•$169,400 - $270,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration to lead its Finance & Administration organization and serve as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team. The position directs financial strategy, planning, accounting, and reporting, and provides strategic guidance for company-wide decisions. It also oversees administrative functions, including coordination with IT and Compliance, and serves as executive sponsor for major cross-functional transformation initiatives. The role reports to the President and is accountable for the company's financial health, controls, and operational scalability as part of Astronics Corporation. The Vice President partners with the executive team on financial strategy and long-term planning; oversees budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, accounting, and reporting; maintains financial controls and compliance with accounting principles, legislation, Astronics Corporate Finance policies, and public-company reporting standards; and provides decision support on margins, pricing and contract economics, working capital, cash flow, capital allocation, and risk. The role presents financial reports and projections, manages business risks, and coordinates with auditors, tax advisors, and outside consultants. The position builds and leads a high-performing Finance & Administration team, plans for talent needs, develops team capabilities, establishes performance expectations, and promotes engagement, integrity, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. It directs administrative functions, which may include IT, Legal, and Compliance coordination, builds scalable systems and governance, and sponsors enterprise systems and process transformation initiatives. The position is based in Kirkland, Washington. Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland area are highly desired. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available for eligible positions. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test, including cannabis screening. The position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws, and employment is contingent on authorization to access such items under applicable law; the company is not obligated to seek authorization if required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
12 or more years of financial management experience, including significant time in a senior leadership role.
Strong technical accounting skills and deep knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Strategic and analytical thinking, with a track record of driving business results through financial planning.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or CPA.
Experience overseeing Legal, IT, and/or compliance functions.
Experience leading or sponsoring large-scale systems or process transformation initiatives.
Background in aerospace, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead financial strategy in partnership with the executive team, shaping business decisions and long-term planning.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, accounting, and financial reporting.
Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting principles, legislation, Astronics Corporate Finance policies, and public-company reporting standards.
Provide decision support on margins, pricing and contract economics, working capital, cash flow, capital allocation, and risk tradeoffs.
Present financial reports and projections to executive leadership with transparency and accuracy.
Manage financial, contractual, and regulatory risks in partnership with other functional areas as needed.
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and outside consultants as needed.
Build and lead a high-performing Finance & Administration team; plan for talent needs, develop capabilities, establish performance expectations, and foster engagement, collaboration, transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Direct administrative functions, including possible coordination with IT, Legal, and Compliance, to drive operational excellence and efficiency.
Build scalable systems, processes, and governance to support organizational growth and profitability.
Serve as executive sponsor for enterprise systems and process transformation initiatives, aligning resources, enabling timely decisions, and supporting sustained adoption of global standards.