CFO for the Mission, Solutions, and Payloads (MSP) SSBU

Date Posted:

2026-04-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Air & Space Defense Systems Finance organization is seeking a CFO for the Mission, Solutions, and Payloads (MSP) SSBU, responsible for the financial management of all MSP programs and contracts with annual revenue of $1.2B. In this role you will have 5 direct reports and a team of ~60 analysts supporting classified and unclassified programs. The role partners directly with the MSP VP to drive forecasting, risk and opportunity management, investment and strategy decisions, and EAC process. You can expect to have frequent interaction and collaboration with various functions, customers, US government agencies and multiple levels of leadership, which will require you to possess strong presentation and communication skills and have a solid understanding of financial performance management, processes, compliance, and governance.

Finance serves as a critical business partner by providing proactive business structuring, analysis, insight and guidance to enable tactical and strategic decision making, driving product line business performance to achieve and exceed financial objectives. This role will provide overarching financial governance, cost controls, financial planning and financial change management to the MSP Programs.

This position will require travel to Aurora, CO and El Segundo, CA.

Relocation assistance will be offered with this position.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of 50+ finance professionals across the U.S., responsible for coaching, mentoring, and learning
• Drive complaint financial management of a large portfolio of programs
• Lead EAC’s, EVMS, AOP execution
• Partner with the MSP VP and leadership team driving predictable financial outcomes, growth, and program execution

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires 14 years’ experience in Finance/Accounting or related business role; or an advance degree and 12 years’ experience in Finance/Accounting or related business role.
• Experience in managing staff and leading business teams.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of CAS and FAR
• Working knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines within financial and operational organizations
• Demonstrated ability to influence upper levels of management and work across the organization to achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions in order to create opportunities and mitigate risk
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build customer relations with internal and external customers
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability of developing a team capable to offer internally