Senior Finance Director, AD&S

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-41) · USD 253,000-336,000 · 3-5 years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

The Senior Finance Director for Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) will own the P&L for the Autonomous Air Power business line.
This leadership role involves architecting financial models, shaping capital allocation, and driving operational rigor through cross-functional partnership.
The position requires managing a high-powered team to support product and program profitability within a fast-growing defense technology division.

Partner daily with senior leaders within AD&S to provide financial expertise and support.
Manage financial forecasting, budgeting, and the preparation of business line, product, and program-level reporting.
Own financial oversight and management for a portfolio of large, complex, and mission-critical programs.
Scale and develop a dedicated finance team by hiring talent and implementing best practices.
Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management.
Evaluate financial performance by analyzing actual results against forecasts and investigating variances.
Collaborate with finance leaders to improve business performance, systems, tools, and processes.
Create bottoms-up, data-driven models for segmentation, pricing optimization, and financial returns.
Own performance dashboards and KPI health, developing strategies to drive impact against metrics.
Develop customer relationships and oversee program reporting, monthly invoicing, and financial status reporting.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
15+ years of finance experience in Big Tech, Defense, Large Manufacturing, or Government contracting.
3-5 years of experience in a senior leadership position.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Oracle EPM, Anaplan, Foundry).
Demonstrated track record of owning problems end-to-end in a finance function.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to drive consensus.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be security clearance eligible.