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In this role, you will own the full product P&L and the economics of taking early-stage IRAD investments through to funded programs. You will build the financial models, operating cadence and controls that these products run on, and you will be the trusted financial advisor to leadership with a strong understanding of our product portfolio. \nThis is a builder's seat in a fast-growing company. You should be comfortable operating with limited structure, standing up processes from scratch and owning decisions end-to-end from business case through program execution.\nResponsibilities\nP&L Ownership\nOwn the full P&L for our shipbuilding defense technology product lines: revenue, cost of sales, IRAD spend, overhead allocation, contribution margin and cash.\n\nOwn the forecast and the annual and long-range plan for the product lines, and the explanation of performance against both.\n\nBuild and maintain the KPI set and monthly operating review that leadership runs the business on.\n\nIRAD-to-Program Economics\nBuild the business case for each IRAD effort: investment required, path to a funded program, win probability, expected margin and payback.\n\nTrack IRAD burn against technical milestones and bring recommendations to leadership.\n\nPartner with Engineering and Program Management to define the funding gates and financial milestones that move an IRAD effort into a funded program.\n\nAdvisor to Leadership\nServe as the senior finance partner to the leaders of the product lines and represent the product in corporate planning, capital allocation and board-level reporting.\n\nBring the trade-offs on make-vs-buy, capacity and capital investment, hiring pace and bid/no-bid decisions, with the analysis to support them.\n\nTranslate program execution and portfolio performance into clear recommendations for leadership.\n\nProgram Financial Management\nStand up and own estimate-at-completion (EAC) reviews, earned value and milestone and progress billing on funded programs.\n\nOwn risk and opportunity tracking across programs and the margin story that comes out of it.\n\nOwn program cost baselines and change control: establish the budget at award, manage re-baselines and scope changes, and ensure every program carries a current, defensible estimate to complete.\n\nCapital and Working Capital\nOwn capital planning for the product, including tooling, facilities and test assets, and defend those requests with finance leadership.\n\nManage working capital on long-cycle builds with manufacturing finance, progress-payment timing and cash forecasting.\n\nPartner with accounting on program setup, rate structures and cost allocation.\n\nBuild and Lead a Finance Team\nHire, develop and lead the finance team supporting the product, scaling it with the business.\n\nSet standards for analysis, forecasting and financial communication across the team and the broader product organization.\n\nBuild the systems, processes and reporting the product needs, in partnership with Finance Operations and Accounting.\n\nQualifications\n10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years owning a full P&L for a business unit, product line or program portfolio.\n\nPeople leadership experience: has hired, developed and managed finance professionals, and can build and lead a finance team as the business scales.\n\nHands-on experience taking IRAD or internally funded development through to funded contracts or programs\n\nProven track record as the financial advisor to a GM, business unit leader or program executive.\n\nDefense or government contracting fluency: FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, indirect rate structures, cost-plus vs fixed-price vs OTA economics, and audit readiness.\n\nProgram finance depth: EAC, earned value, milestone and progress billing, and multi-year cash forecasting on long-cycle hardware.\n\nHardware or manufacturing finance experience.\n\nStrong financial modeling skills; comfortable building the model yourself and presenting it to executives and customers.\n\nA structured thinker who can operate in ambiguity, build process from scratch and prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment.\n\nBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience at a defense technology startup or scale-up: building finance processes from scratch and operating without a mature back office.\n\nExposure to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and rapid-prototyping contract vehicles.\n\nFamiliarity with ERP and planning tools (e.g. NetSuite, Foundry).\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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