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Director, FP&A

Gravitics · Gravitics designs and manufactures essential space infrastructure

Greater Seattle Area, Greater Denver Area11-50 employeesPosted 3 days ago
Venture - Series Unknown · $29Mraised 16 days agoled by Gaingels, Draper Associates, Manhattan West

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">About </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Gravitics</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At&nbsp;Gravitics,&nbsp;we're&nbsp;not exploring space—we're&nbsp;building it.&nbsp;We're&nbsp;creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but&nbsp;we're&nbsp;not just dreamers;&nbsp;we're&nbsp;doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16579836,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If&nbsp;you're&nbsp;ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther,&nbsp;Gravitics&nbsp;is the place for you.&nbsp;Let's&nbsp;build the future together.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16579836,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">About the</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">&nbsp;Role</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The Director of FP&amp;A owns financial planning,&nbsp;forecasting&nbsp;and analysis across&nbsp;Gravitics. You will be the CFO's strategic partner and the finance lead for engineering,&nbsp;manufacturing&nbsp;and program leadership. You will translate technical and operational plans into financial decisions: where to invest, what a program really costs, and how much runway each milestone buys us.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">You will build and mature the FP&amp;A function as the company grows, including the team, the&nbsp;models&nbsp;and the operating cadence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Planning and forecasting</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts and long-range strategic plan, aligned to program milestones and company goals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Own the&nbsp;five-year plan</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Assist&nbsp;with Board decks and presentations for IR</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Build and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;integrated financial models covering P&amp;L, cash flow, balance sheet,&nbsp;headcount&nbsp;and capital expenditure</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Run scenario and sensitivity analysis on schedule, cost, contract&nbsp;awards&nbsp;and funding to support executive decisions</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Program and manufacturing finance</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply&nbsp;chain&nbsp;and program management to model unit economics, production costs, margins,&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;and capital needs</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Track program budgets, cost-to-complete and estimate-at-completion, and flag risk early with clear recommendations</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support pricing,&nbsp;bid&nbsp;and proposal financials for commercial and U.S. Government</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;opportunities</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Executive and investor reporting</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reporting, variance analysis and KPI dashboards to the CFO, executive&nbsp;team&nbsp;and Board</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support fundraising, investor&nbsp;updates&nbsp;and financial due diligence, working with the CFO on the financial narrative and data room</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide decision-ready analysis on build-vs-buy, make-vs-outsource, and major investments</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Systems,&nbsp;process&nbsp;and team</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build scalable planning processes, tools and controls as the company grows</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with&nbsp;Accounting&nbsp;on close, revenue recognition, cost&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;and government contract compliance</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Hire,&nbsp;lead&nbsp;and develop a high-performing FP&amp;A team</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">About You</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting,&nbsp;Economics&nbsp;or a related quantitative field</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of progressive FP&amp;A experience, including 3+ years leading teams or functions</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in aerospace, space,&nbsp;defense&nbsp;or advanced hardware manufacturing</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced financial modeling skills and strong command of Excel and modern planning tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with program or project cost tracking and long-cycle, milestone-based revenue</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to communicate complex financial insight clearly to executives,&nbsp;engineers&nbsp;and investors</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">MBA,&nbsp;CPA&nbsp;or CFA</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with U.S. Government contracting (FAR/DFARS, cost accounting standards, indirect rate structures, earned value management)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in a venture-backed or high-growth company, including fundraising and diligence support</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP, and platforms such as Adaptive, Anaplan or Pigment</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience scaling an FP&amp;A function from early stage to growth stage</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Your level and base salary will be&nbsp;determined&nbsp;on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one&nbsp;component&nbsp;of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as&nbsp;comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Compliance</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Gravitics&nbsp;is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$150,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$215,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
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