Axiom Space

Division Finance Manager

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationGAAPFinancial ReportingVariance Analysis

About the role

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Division Finance Manager.
This role is responsible for leading all financial control, reporting, and analysis activities for a portfolio of aerospace programs including R&D initiatives, direct customer contracts, and internal asset development programs.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in program finance within aerospace, defense, or high-technology industries, and has familiarity with both commercial and government contracts, including cost accounting practices and regulatory compliance.

Lead financial planning, tracking, and reporting for multiple projects within the program including R&D, direct customer contracts, and capital build.
Develop and maintain program financials, EAC file, and
Partner with Program Managers and Engineering leads to track cost performance and identify risks or opportunities.
Prepare program financial summaries and support the corporate reporting team to maintain program performance dashboards for senior leadership.
Support financial review and oversight of commercial and government contracts, ensuring proper cost classification and compliance with all contract terms.
Collaborate with Contracts and Legal teams on financial provisions within customer agreements through negotiations.
Support internal and external audits related to program financials and government contracts.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
MBA, CPA, or CMA certification preferred.
8+ years of experience in program finance, financial controlling, or project accounting within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology industries.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and government contracting.
Experience managing financials for complex programs including R&D and long-duration capital projects.
Advanced proficiency with financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Experience supporting monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
Experience with percentage-of-completion and point in time revenue recognition methods.

Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Core Competencies:
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline

Own program-level financial reporting processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
Lead program-level annual operating plans (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere.

driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Division Finance Manager who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

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