Finance PMO Director

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 138,805 - 220,405; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health and wellness benefits

Learning and development reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Los Angeles seeks a Finance Project Manager Director. This role involves overseeing financial processes and projects, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field and over 10 years of experience in finance roles. The compensation range is competitive, and the company offers a holistic benefits package, including wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, preferably in Consulting, Transaction Services, Office of the CFO, or FP&A.
• Comfortable working across cross-functional technical teams to translate data into financial impact.
• Ability to lawfully access information subject to U.S. export controls.

Responsibilities

• Own identification, prioritization, and resolution of process weaknesses across finance.
• Oversee end-to-end financial project management for customer-facing projects.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adjust processes as needed.

Skills

Exceptional project management skills

Fluency in full P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, and cost accounting

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Oracle Project Accounting

ERP/MES

Job description

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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high‑volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and is now expanding to support mission‑critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The Finance Project Manager Director will serve as the execution hub between Finance, Accounting, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring financial rigor across both internal processes and revenue‑generating projects. This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role for a finance leader who can blend project management discipline with technical financial expertise—owning everything from PMO leadership and project accounting to system implementation and compliance. The role is designed for someone who thrives on accountability, precision, and driving scalable processes in a fast‑moving environment.

The Role

• Finance PMO & Cross‑Functional Process Leadership: Serve as Finance’s PMO lead, owning the identification, prioritization, and resolution of process weaknesses across finance, accounting and related functions. Act as the primary face of Finance & Accounting for cross‑functional process improvement, driving accountability and execution for systemic fixes.
• Finance Project Management for Revenue‑Generating Projects: Oversee end‑to‑end financial project management for customer‑facing projects, including quoting and pricing (along with sales/operations); budget‑to‑actual tracking (revenue recognition, cost allocation, billing); and Oracle Project Accounting (budget vs. actual, variance analysis, forecasting). Ensure financial systems support accurate, timely, and compliant project tracking and reporting.
• System Implementation & Process Documentation: Drive/support the implementation and optimization of financial systems (e.g., Oracle Project Accounting, ERP/MES integration) to support project accounting, cost tracking, and compliance among others. Document financial processes, policies, and controls to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance.
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., CAS/FAS updates) and adjust processes as needed. Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for project performance, cost tracking, and compliance. Provide ad‑hoc analysis to support decision‑making, audits, and process refinements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce operational friction.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• 10+ years of experience, preferably in Consulting, Transaction Services, Office of the CFO, or FP&A, preferably at a high‑growth company operating at the intersection of hardware and software—such as advanced manufacturing, robotics, or automation
• Exceptional project management skills; fluent in full P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, and cost accounting
• Excellent communication skills—able to clearly convey financial insights to executive and technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing complex, multi‑stage finance, accounting and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with the Aerospace & Defense GTM cycle, including program‑based pricing, contracting structures, and the stakeholder landscape (e.g., primes, integrators, and DoD customers)
• Comfort working across cross‑functional technical teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to translate operational data into financial impact

Work Environment

This role is based in our Torrance, CA headquarters.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S07 – S08 as evaluated through our interview process.

• Principal S07: $138,805 – $190,868
• Senior Principal S08: $160,310 – $220,405

Pay Range: $138,805 USD – $220,405 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world‑class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you’re truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year‑end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company‑sponsored life insurance and short and long‑term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We’re committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High‑Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high‑performing team within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Together, we’re disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9). The information provided on the Form I‑9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Eligibility to Work Posters

English and Spanish posters are available.

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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