Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Manage and develop three Senior Program Finance Managers across R&D, government, and commercial contracts while establishing consistent FP&A methodologies and compliance expectations. Own the FP&A side of the monthly close, including forecast collection, actuals-vs.-forecast bridges, and management reporting packages that reflect accurate revenue recognition treatments. Consolidate program and business unit inputs into an integrated corporate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, then deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages to the CFO and executive team with clear driver attribution. Design and enforce the budgeting and consolidation process, administer the corporate platform, and support external audit coordination. Provide guidance on FAR Part 31, DFARS, and CAS to ensure government contract compliance and reconcile CPR/IPMR data. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of program-level execution and company-wide strategic planning, helping shape financial performance and resource allocation for Axiom Space's commercial space station initiative.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive FP&A, program finance, or financial controlling experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology
- 4+ years in a senior leadership or management role
- Proven track record managing and developing a team of senior finance professionals
- Deep expertise in corporate financial planning and consolidation (AOP, rolling forecasts, LRP, and board-level reporting) across a multi-program environment
- Hands-on experience with enterprise budgeting and consolidation software (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, OneStream, Planful, Hyperion, or equivalent)
- Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, FAR Part 31, DFARS, and CAS principles
- Advanced financial modeling skills with ability to build, own, and critically evaluate complex driver-based models independently
- Experience preparing materials for leadership and executive meetings, investor due diligence, or fundraising processes
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
Desired Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred
- Passion for space and the mission
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
- Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
- High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
- Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
- Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork
- Accountability
- Technical Rigor
- Execution
- Discipline
- Pride of Delivery
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