SVP, Finance & Business Operations (F&BO)

Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President of Finance & Business Operations (F&BO) to join our growing team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the SVP, Finance & Business Operations will be responsible for managing a team of professional staff in business finance and contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, cost management, budget development and analyses, financial estimating, and proposal pricing and support. The SVP, Finance & Business Operations will be responsible for all functions associated with accounting including but not limited tobillings and collections, labor and travel, material accounting, payroll, balance sheets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, government finance and property, financial management, business ventures, and affordability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of the annual Long Range Plan (LRP), semi-annual and quarterly Board of Directors reports, quarterly Contract Status Review (CSR), companywide risk assessments, and 10-Q and 10-K certifications.
• Translate commercial business strategy into financial targets while interpreting and incorporating risk and macroeconomic variables into financial models.
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based commercial financial analyses to provide insight into the company's operations and business plan.
• Establish and ensure effective and consistent modeling and forecasting processes and identify and implement best practices.
• Maintain ownership of financial team workforce initiatives: employee engagement, talent management, performance management, staffing, and training and development.
• Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions as required.
• Able to travel and work irregular and/or long hours, including weekends and holidays, as financial reporting schedules dictate.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting is required, preferably in a publicly traded multi-site manufacturing type operation with at least 2 years in financial planning and analysis/program finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Financial Modeling and forecasting experience.
• Understands gross and net margin improvement and impacts on the business as a portfolio.
• Experience in commercial and military space business.
• Experience with economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data (Cost Accounting, GAAP, SEC, Govt accounting etc.).
• Experience with commercial pricing, and accounting vs. government accounting and pricing.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial analysis software (Systems Applications and Processes (MS Dynamics preferred).
• Experience with financial audit and internal control strategies.
• Proficient with financial spreadsheet analysis and mainstream office software.
• Able to motivate, develop, and direct people to perform at their highest potential.
• Able to identify and consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the most appropriate solution.
• Able to build and foster effective business relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, customers, and other departments.
• Commercial Pricing experience.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial planning.

Benefits

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range $220,000-$350,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more atwww.terranorbital.com

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.