Sr. Manager, Program Finance

Sr. Manager, Program Finance

About the role

The Senior Manager or Manager of Program Finance at True Anomaly is responsible for the financial oversight of a dedicated portfolio of space security programs and products. This role involves serving as the primary finance partner to program management teams, owning the Earned Value Management System (EVM) process, driving cost and schedule performance, and ensuring financial rigor throughout the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead finance partner for a defined portfolio of IRAD and government-funded programs, owning all aspects of program financial performance from planning through execution
• Lead the quarterly EAC process for your program portfolio in accordance with ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, ensuring accuracy, realism, and consistency
• Prepare and deliver cost and schedule reporting (CPR, ADRLs, CDRLs) for external customers; interface directly with customers and government representatives as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with PMO, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, and Operations to plan, execute, and deliver against program objectives
• Lead and develop a team of program finance analysts, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development
• Manage the program risk and opportunity register in partnership with PMO, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, and reflected in financial forecasts
• Support the development of program financial forecasts for executive leadership, and the Board of Directors
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of program finance policies, processes, and tools across the function
• Support compliance and partner with our Corporate Controller, Director of Finance, and PMO to ensure readiness for customer and government surveillance audits (DCMA, GAO)
• Manage financial oversight of IRAD programs within your portfolio, including budget tracking, cost analysis, reporting, and ensuring alignment between internal investment spend and forward business development objectives
• Support pricing and proposal efforts for new business and contract modifications within your program portfolio

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of finance experience in aerospace or defense with demonstrated ownership of complex programs and people leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP (especially ASC 606 revenue recognition), FAR/DFARS, and cost accounting fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with EAC methodology and EVMS on government programs
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Power Query and Power Pivot
• Ability to communicate clearly across program teams, functional leadership, and external customers
• Experience leading or mentoring analysts preferred; team-building experience a plus for Senior Manager candidates

Compensation

• Base Salary: $135,000 – $205,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Additional Requirements

• Work Location – We observe an in-person work environment, and expect 4 days per week in office at the Company's Denver, CO headquarters or at our facility in Long Beach, California
• Security Clearance – Current Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred