Manager, Manufacturing Finance

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
As the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Finance at True Anomaly, you will build and own the financial foundation for how we produce spacecraft and payloads at scale. This is a greenfield opportunity to establish the manufacturing finance function from the ground up, before production volumes ramp, and serve as a true thought partner to the business on the cost, capital, and operational decisions that will define how True Anomaly manufactures. You will start as an individual contributor and build a team around you as the function grows.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the financial planning, forecasting, and cost structure for all production operations including manufacturing overhead rates, facilities, capital expenditures, procurement, and manufactured and actual bill of materials, translating long-range plans into bottoms-up forecasts that reflect true manufacturing economics
Serve as the primary finance partner to manufacturing, supply chain, and facilities leadership providing financial counsel, challenging assumptions, and ensuring business decisions are grounded in cost reality
Establish the processes, tools, and governance frameworks that underpin manufacturing finance at True Anomaly including procurement oversight, capital spend controls, and production cost tracking
Partner with Supply Chain on purchasing process and financial governance, ensuring high-value procurement decisions are made with appropriate financial rigor and visibility
Develop and manage manufacturing overhead rate structures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with cost accounting standards
Partner with FP&A and Program Finance to ensure alignment between production economics and enterprise financial planning
Build and lead a team of manufacturing finance professionals as production volumes and organizational complexity grow
Support pricing and proposal efforts by providing accurate and defensible production cost inputs for new business
Lead financial analysis supporting vertical integration decisions, including build vs. buy trade studies, ROI modeling, and investment justification for in-house manufacturing capabilities
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on capacity and supply-demand planning, providing financial modeling and analysis to support production throughput decisions and resource allocation
QUALIFICATIONS
8-12 years of finance experience with significant ownership of manufacturing, production, or operations finance
Demonstrated experience building financial infrastructure for manufacturing or production operations, processes, tools, and cost frameworks
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures including overhead rates, bill of materials, production variances, and capital expenditure planning
Experience partnering closely with supply chain and procurement on financial governance and purchasing controls
Familiarity with facility finance, capital planning, and the financial mechanics of scaling a production environment
Strong FP&A foundation: bottoms-up forecasting, long-range planning, and variance analysis in an operations context
Ability to serve as a credible, direct thought partner to operational leaders; comfortable having hard conversations with the business
Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Experience at a high-growth or early-stage company a plus
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in a manufacturing finance role, ideally in a scaling production environment
Working knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and ERP cost accounting
Experience managing finance analyst
Familiarity with government contract cost accounting (FAR/CAS) and program based reporting
Experience partnering with accounting on month end close, COGS, and inventory reserves
Strong excel modeling skills with BI tools a plus
COMPENSATION
Base Salary: $130,000 - $200,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324