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 to – billings 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