Strategic Program Finance Controller (Remote)

Aether Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace seeks a Program Controller to support financial research and analysis for programmatic execution and contract compliance across assigned U.S. DoD programs.

You will analyze budgets, monitor JAMIS/Costpoint, and track cost, funding, and labor data to ensure alignment with contract types, enabling informed decisions and accurate reporting. The role develops skills in financial management, program-level reporting, and knowledge management while collaborating with Program Managers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (or equivalent) in Business/Finance preferred with 3 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional analytical ability to interpret financial data and trends.
• Solid knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, including ETC/EAC development.
• Working knowledge of FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract structures.
• Experience with ERP systems (JAMIS/Costpoint preferred) for labor planning, project setup, and cost tracking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and optimization of the JAMIS/Costpoint ERP system, including labor planning, project setup, timesheet and expense approvals, and data reconciliation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation and repositories, including supporting the drafting and processing of contract modifications as needed, ensuring compliance with internal processes and customer requirements
• Identify process gaps, document new procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across finance and contracts functions
• Contribute to quality assurance and compliance efforts by validating data, ensuring adherence to policies, and supporting contractual deliverables
• Perform administrative and coordination tasks as needed, including meeting scheduling, data organization, and knowledge management support
• Demonstrate a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Conduct financial forecasting, including ETC/EAC development and driver-based labor forecasting, and interpret trends to support decision-making
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical ability

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

JAMIS/Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aether Aerospace seeks a Program Controller to support financial research and analysis for programmatic execution and contract compliance across assigned U.S. DoD programs.

You will analyze budgets, monitor JAMIS/Costpoint, and track cost, funding, and labor data to ensure alignment with contract types, enabling informed decisions and accurate reporting. The role develops skills in financial management, program-level reporting, and knowledge management while collaborating with Program Managers