Shield AI

Lead Program Finance

Shield AI

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • District of Columbia • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Build, maintain, and scale financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
  • Analyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership
  • Partner closely with Program Management and Aircraft Ops teams to provide financial support on program health, spend trends, and headcount planning
  • Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance using tools like Power BI and Excel
  • Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including variance analysis and executive reporting
  • Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processes
  • Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teams
  • Drive continuous process improvement by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting and analysis
  • Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to monitor material movement, usage, and cost trends
  • Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates
  • Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contracting or manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
  • Strong working knowledge of Power BI and comfort with data visualization tools
  • Solid understanding of financial statements and business metrics
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingdata analysisvariance analysisbudgetingforecastingcost accountingfinancial reportingKPI trackingdata transformationfinancial operational planning
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationindependenceprocess improvementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingpresentation skillscross-functional teamworkactionable recommendationsleadership