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Senior Manager, Program Finance (R5319)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Finance to lead financial execution, forecasting, and business partnership across key programs. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in defense program finance, thrives in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, and can balance financial rigor with the speed required in a high-growth company. This individual will be responsible for improving visibility into program performance, strengthening forecasting discipline, driving EAC and risk/opportunity processes, and helping program teams make better business decisions.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The Senior Manager will be expected to both lead and execute: building processes where they do not exist, improving existing reporting and financial cadences, and developing a team capable of supporting Shield AI’s continued growth.

Required qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field

    • 8+ years of relevant experience in program finance, finance leadership, FP&A, pricing, or related aerospace/defense finance roles

    • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or complex engineering/manufacturing programs

    • Strong understanding of program financial management, including EACs, forecasting, variance analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, and program performance reporting

    • Experience partnering directly with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to drive financial outcomes

    • Strong understanding of contract types, especially fixed-price programs, and how contract structure impacts financial strategy, risk, and execution

    • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

    • Ability to translate operational, technical, and program inputs into clear financial insights and recommendations

    • Experience presenting financial performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership

    • Proven ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and drive results in ambiguous or fast-changing environments

    • Experience leading, mentoring, or developing finance team members

    Preferred qualifications:

      • MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in a related field

      • 10+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting finance

      • Prior experience managing a program finance team or leading finance support across a portfolio of programs

      • Experience with pricing, proposals, BOEs, and new business capture support

      • Experience with manufacturing, supply chain, production finance, or hardware-based programs

      • Experience building or improving finance processes in a high-growth or less mature environment

      • Familiarity with ERP, planning, and reporting tools such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or similar systems

      • Experience supporting fixed-price production programs with material, labor, margin, and cash flow complexity

      • Familiarity with government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS, earned value concepts, and cost accounting principles

      • Active or prior security clearance

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      Full-time regular employee offer package:

      Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

      Temporary employee offer package:

      Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

      Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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      Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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