Vice President of Finance and Administration

Astronics•Kirkland, WA

14h•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. Reporting to the President, this executive directs financial strategy, planning, accounting, and reporting, and provides strategic guidance for company-wide decisions. The role also oversees administrative functions, including coordination with IT and Compliance, and serves as executive sponsor for major cross-functional transformation initiatives. It is accountable for the company's financial health, controls, and operational scalability as part of Astronics Corporation. 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 passing a pre-employment background check and drug test, including cannabis screening. The role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws; employment is contingent on authorization to access those items under applicable law, which the company is not obligated to seek.

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.
Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking, with a track record of driving business results through financial planning.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
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 robust financial controls in compliance with accounting principles and legislation, aligned with 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, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Plan proactively for talent needs, develop team capabilities, and maintain clear performance expectations.
Champion employee engagement and act with integrity as a steward of company resources and culture.
Direct administrative functions, potentially including IT, Legal, and Compliance coordination, to drive operational excellence and efficiency.
Build scalable systems, processes, and governance to support organizational growth and profitability.
Sponsor enterprise systems and process transformation initiatives, ensuring resource alignment, timely decisions, and sustained adoption of global standards.