A successful Vice President of FP&A at HawkEye 360 will leverage their experience to build a world-class finance function. They will be a key partner to the leadership team, providing the financial insights and strategic guidance necessary to navigate our growth all the way through to the public markets. This leader will not only manage our financial performance with precision but also help shape the future of a company poised for significant impact in the defense technology sector. This individual will be able to work in a deadline-driven environment with exceptional organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

As the Vice President, FP&A, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead all FP&A activities, including annual budgeting, long-range planning, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Implement scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems aligned with public company standards.
• Build and manage a lean, high-performing FP&A team with functional and business unit coverage.
• Drive strategic business decisions by providing insightful financial analysis to our leadership team and board of directors.
• Partner with business unit leaders, engineering, program management, and operations to connect program performance to financial results.
• Develop key financial metrics to external stakeholders, including investors and analysts.
• Deliver actionable variance analyses and business insights to identify margin expansion, efficiency, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with accounting to align management reporting with GAAP/PCAOB requirements.

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years in FP&A leadership roles.
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis; advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP and FP&A systems.
• Track record of building lean but high-impact finance teams in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional partners.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in defense technology or space technology company, with a strong understanding of business models in this sector.
• Strong knowledge of government contract accounting, CAS/FAR regulations, and long-term contract modeling.
• Direct experience with the IPO process and operating as a leader in a public company environment.

Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 annually
HawkEye 360 offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate’s work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

• Lead all FP&A activities, including annual budgeting, long-range planning, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Implement scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems aligned with public company standards.
• Build and manage a lean, high-performing FP&A team with functional and business unit coverage.
• Drive strategic business decisions by providing insightful financial analysis to our leadership team and board of directors.
• Partner with business unit leaders, engineering, program management, and operations to connect program performance to financial results.
• Develop key financial metrics to external stakeholders, including investors and analysts.
• Deliver actionable variance analyses and business insights to identify margin expansion, efficiency, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with accounting to align management reporting with GAAP/PCAOB requirements