Senior Director of Finance

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, oversee the site Controller and Finance Team, and ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls aligned with corporate objectives.

This role drives budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and DoD contracting; you will partner with site leadership and present results to the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or Master's preferred)
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional designation strongly preferred
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience with FAR/DFARS & DoD Contracting
• Experience with SOX compliance
• Experience managing Controllers or finance departments in a complex business environment
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel & Financial Data Visualization Software (PowerBI or equivalent)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, EPICOR, NetSuite)
• Involvement in capital investment, operational improvement, or cost-reduction initiatives
• Must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain SECRET Clearance

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's goals.
• Strategic Leadership: Advise management on financial planning, risk, and investment strategies.
• Strategic Leadership: Drive long-term business and financial planning.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Strategic Leadership: Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Strategic Leadership: Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury management.
• Strategic Leadership: Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, accounting standards, and tax obligations.
• Strategic Leadership: Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Strategic Leadership: Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Finance Operations & Team Oversight: Supervise and mentor finance department staff, promoting professional development.
• Finance Operations & Team Oversight: Implement financial controls and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Finance Operations & Team Oversight: Oversee financial systems and implement improvements as needed.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present financial results and forecasts to the board and investors.
• Stakeholder Communication: Support fundraising activities and investor relations as required.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with department heads to support financial decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or Master's preferred

CPA, CMA or other designation

Tools

SAP

Oracle

EPICOR

NetSuite

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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Senior Director of Finance

Full Time Management Mukilteo, WA, US

Today Requisition ID: 3734

Salary Range: $190,000.00 To $230,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Finance is the senior financial leader responsible for the financial strategy, operational finance leadership, and fiscal integrity of the Karman’s Defense business. This role oversees the site Controller and Finance Team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, and alignment with corporate objectives. This includes serving as a key business partner to site leadership, driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making. The Senior Director of Finance reports to the VP/GM of Defense.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's goals.
• Advise management team on financial planning, risk, and investment strategies.
• Drive long-term business and financial planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury management.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, accounting standards, and tax obligations.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

Finance Operations & Team Oversight

• Supervise and mentor finance department staff, promoting professional development.
• Implement financial controls and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Oversee financial systems and implement improvements as needed.

Stakeholder Communication

• Present financial results and forecasts to the board and investors.
• Support fundraising activities and investor relations as required.
• Collaborate with department heads to support financial decision-making.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or Master's preferred)
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional designation strongly preferred
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience with FAR/DFARS & DoD Contracting
• Experience with SOX compliance
• Experience managing Controllers or finance departments in a complex business environment
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel & Financial Data Visualization Software (i.e. PowerBI or equivalent)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, EPICOR, NetSuite)
• Involvement in capital investment, operational improvement, or cost-reduction initiatives
• Must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain SECRET Clearance

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.