Sr. Manager, Program Finance

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible PTO

Lunch provided

Equity

401K

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. in Denver is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager of Program Finance to own a portfolio of space security programs, drive EAC and cost performance, and lead a team of finance analysts.

You will partner with PMO, Contracts, and Operations to ensure financial discipline from inception through closeout. The ideal candidate has 6–12 years in aerospace/defense finance, ASC 606, FAR/DFARS, and EVMS experience, plus a track record of developing talent and collaboration in-person four

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of aerospace/defense finance with program ownership.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• Strong GAAP, FAR/DFARS, and cost accounting fundamentals.
• Hands-on EAC methodology and EVMS on government programs.
• Excellent analytical skills with MS Office proficiency.
• Clear communication across teams and customers.
• Experience mentoring analysts and building teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance partner for defined portfolio of IRAD and government programs.
• Own quarterly EAC process per ASC 606 with accuracy and realism.
• Prepare cost/schedule reporting for external customers and gov't reps.
• Collaborate with PMO, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Operations to meet objectives.
• Develop and lead a team of program finance analysts.
• Manage risk and opportunities with PMO and financial forecasts.
• Support financial forecasts for executives and the Board.
• Contribute to policy/process/tool improvements across the function.
• Ensure readiness for audits with Corporate Controller and PMO.

Skills

Finance leadership

GAAP knowledge

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Power Query

Power Pivot

MS Office

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Manager or Manager of Program Finance at True Anomaly, you will be the financial owner of a dedicated portfolio of space security programs and products. You will serve as the primary finance partner to your program management teams – owning the EAC process, driving cost and schedule performance, and ensuring financial rigor from program inception through execution and closeout. You will lead and develop a team of program finance analysts and play a key role in building the processes and systems that underpin True Anomaly's program controls function.

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

Required 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 or accounting
• At least 3 years of people management experience
• 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 as well as team‑building experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Startup company experience

Compensation

Base Salary: $155,000 – $235,000

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

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.