Senior Manager, Program Finance (R5319)

Job Description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Finance to lead financial execution, forecasting, and business partnership across key programs. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in program finance, finance leadership, FP&A, pricing, or related aerospace/defense finance roles
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or complex engineering/manufacturing programs
• Strong understanding of program financial management, including EACs, forecasting, variance analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, and program performance reporting
• Experience partnering directly with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to drive financial outcomes
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Ability to translate operational, technical, and program inputs into clear financial insights and recommendations
• Experience presenting financial performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing finance team members

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in a related field
• 10+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting finance
• Prior experience managing a program finance team or leading finance support across a portfolio of programs
• Experience with pricing, proposals, BOEs, and new business capture support
• Experience with manufacturing, supply chain, production finance, or hardware-based programs
• Experience building or improving finance processes in a high-growth or less mature environment
• Familiarity with ERP, planning, and reporting tools such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or similar systems
• Experience supporting fixed-price production programs with material, labor, margin, and cash flow complexity
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS, earned value concepts, and cost accounting principles

Benefits

This is a hands-on leadership role. The Senior Manager will be expected to both lead and execute: building processes where they do not exist, improving existing reporting and financial cadences, and developing a team capable of supporting Shield AI’s continued growth.

Salary and Compensation

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary Employee Offer Package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.