Finance Operations Director

Finance Operations Director Location: Newport Beach, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Finance / Operations Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Annual Salary Range: [TBD] base + performance-based bonus + equity options About Tiberius Aerospace Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting-edge Aerospace and Defense company committed to delivering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions for our customers. We specialize in mission-critical technology services for government and private sector customers, ensuring excellence in aerospace systems design, performance, and compliance. To serve our nations with Strength, Honor, and Purpose - forging the systems that defend freedom and shape the future of defense. Position Overview The Finance Operations Director is responsible for designing and operating the financial management system that drives execution across Tiberius Aerospace. This role partners directly with Engineering, Programs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Executive Leadership to build the KPIs, reporting systems, financial processes, and operational cadence required to scale a world-class defense manufacturer. Rather than simply reporting financial results, this leader builds the operational infrastructure that predicts performance, identifies risk before it materializes, protects margins, and drives accountability across every major function. The ideal candidate combines FP&A, manufacturing finance, program finance, systems integration, and operational excellence with a passion for continuous improvement and root-cause analysis. Key Responsibilities Operational Finance Own the financial operating rhythm of the business, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reviews Develop integrated financial and operational KPIs across Engineering, Programs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations Build executive dashboards that provide leading indicators, not simply historical financial reporting Design financial visibility into every major program from proposal through production Program Finance Establish program-level P&Ls for every major defense program Track actual vs. budget across engineering, testing, procurement, manufacturing, and sustainment Monitor earned value, burn rates, milestone achievement, and program profitability Identify cost overruns early and develop corrective action plans Manufacturing & Operations Develop KPI frameworks around: Manufacturing throughputLabor utilizationCapacity planningInventory turnsMaterial shortagesYieldScrapReworkOvertimeSupplier performanceProduction schedule adherence Build margin reporting by product, production line, and manufacturing location Drive gross margin improvement through operational analysis Systems & Process Design scalable finance and operational processes that support rapid company growth Integrate ERP, MRP, PLM, MES, and financial systems into a single management reporting framework Develop automated dashboards pulling data across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Eliminate manual reporting through automation and process standardization Own data governance and KPI definitions across the enterprise Business Performance Lead variance analysis across programs, departments, and manufacturing operations Perform root cause analysis on operational and financial deviations Develop early warning indicators for schedule, cost, and margin risk Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and cost reduction Lead cross-functional performance improvement initiatives Strategic Planning Lead annual operating plans and long-range financial planning Develop resource capacity models for engineering, manufacturing, and testing Support capital investment decisions for facilities, equipment, and production expansion Build scenario models around production scaling and defense contract growth Success Metrics This role should ultimately own or directly drive visibility into metrics such as: Gross Margin Contribution Margin Program Margin Manufacturing Margin Material Cost Variance Labor Efficiency Engineering Burn Rate Program Burn Rate Capacity Utilization Factory Throughput Schedule Performance Index Cost Performance Index Inventory Turns Cash Conversion Cycle Working Capital Forecast Accuracy Budget Variance Procurement Savings Supplier Performance On-Time Delivery Test Readiness Production Readiness Earned Value Performance KPI Dashboard Accuracy Executive Reporting Cadence ERP Data Integrity Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or a related field 10+ years leading operational finance within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and standard costing Experience supporting complex engineering development programs Experience building enterprise KPI frameworks Strong background in ERP, MRP, and manufacturing systems Experience with program finance for fixed-price and cost-plus government contracts Expertise in financial process design and business process improvement Experience integrating financial, operational, and manufacturing data Strong analytical capabilities with demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Experience supporting executive decision-making with operational metrics rather than purely financial reporting Preferred Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other high-complexity hardware environments Experience supporting production scale-up and operational maturity in a growing company Familiarity with earned value management, defense program execution, and manufacturing performance systems Experience building executive dashboards and automated reporting environments MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar advanced credential What We’re Looking For Systems thinker who understands how engineering, procurement, manufacturing, programs, and finance connect Strong operator who can build structure and discipline in a scaling environment High-accountability leader with sound judgment and disciplined follow-through Comfortable moving between executive strategy and detailed process design Bias for action, continuous improvement, and measurable outcomes Strong cross-functional communicator who can drive alignment across technical and business teams Growth Opportunity This role provides the opportunity to build the operating system that underpins Tiberius Aerospace’s next stage of growth. The Finance Operations Director will help create the KPI architecture, management cadence, reporting discipline, and performance infrastructure that connect engineering, testing, procurement, manufacturing, and finance into a single decision-making framework. As the company scales, this role will become central to protecting margins, improving resource utilization, identifying execution risk early, and enabling faster, data-driven leadership decisions. Benefits Competitive base salary with performance bonus Equity and share options Flexible PTO plus 9 bank holidays, 48 hours sick leave, and 5 days bereavement leave Parental leave (2 weeks) Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life assurance 401(k) Collaborative and innovative work environment Support for professional growth and career development Equal Opportunity Statement Tiberius Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or need an alternative method for applying, you may contact sbrown@tiberius.com for assistance. Tiberius Aerospace Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Steve Brown Recruiter Tiberius 760 877 3135 sbrown@tiberius.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevembrown/