Vice President, FP&A and Program Finance (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid in-person work, four days per week at the company's Denver, Colorado headquarters or Long Beach, California facility. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; active TS/SCI clearance is preferred. Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements.

Base salary: $300,000–$345,000 in Denver or $300,000–$360,000 in Long Beach, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for U.S. and allied space-security missions.

What you will do

• Own FP&A and Program Finance end to end, reporting to the CFO and providing the operational financial picture for executive decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, quarterly forecasting, resource allocation across headcount, operating expenses, capital expenses, and IRAD, and evaluation of major operating decisions.
• Run monthly and quarterly business reviews and deliver monthly, quarterly, and board-level reporting with actionable commentary.
• Build the bottoms-up operating model for the long-range plan and partner with Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, and Business Development on planning, pricing, and proposal economics.
• Own program economics, quarterly EAC processes, indirect rates, overhead budgets, cost allocation, program compliance, audit readiness, and customer cost and schedule reporting.
• Build and lead a multi-layered FP&A and Program Finance organization while developing scalable policies, processes, ERP, EPM, program-management, AI, and automation systems.

Requirements

• 15+ years of finance experience with significant aerospace or defense experience across program controls and FP&A or business finance leadership.
• Senior leadership experience running FP&A and/or Program Finance end to end in a complex, multi-program business, including leading Directors and Managers.
• Experience partnering with CFOs and executive teams on budgets, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Deep knowledge of EAC methodology, EVMS, ASC 606, FAR/DFARS, CAS, and government financial reporting including CPR and IPMR.
• Strong FP&A and pricing background, including financial modeling, annual operating plans, indirect rate development, and basis of estimates for government proposals.
• Ability to explain the story behind financial results and maintain credibility with program teams, executives, the board, and government customers.
• Experience building scalable processes and systems, including practical use of AI and automation.
• Ability to work independently, own outcomes, and make progress when the path is not fully defined.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in a high-growth environment.
• Experience at a major defense prime.
• MBA or CPA.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work environment with four office days per week.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off for exempt employees, up to 25 accrued PTO days for non-exempt employees, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
• 401(k), fitness reimbursement, catered lunch and snacks for in-office employees, and Dog Fridays.
• Equity participation as part of total compensation.