Senior FP&A / Program Controller

Senior FP&A / Program Controller

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior FP&A / Program Controller to play a key role in corporate financial planning and analysis while serving as the financial partner to our spacecraft development and mission programs. This role will bridge corporate Finance and Program Management, ensuring that program-level financial performance is accurately reflected in company budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and management reporting.

The ideal candidate brings a strong FP&A foundation, with experience owning budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and executive reporting in a complex organization. Experience within a public company environment is strongly preferred, along with exposure to government contracting, aerospace, defense, or other project-based businesses.

This individual will partner closely with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and executive leadership to translate program activity into actionable financial insights. While this position will have responsibility for traditional program finance and controller activities, including program budgets, Estimates at Completion (EACs), cost performance, and contract financial analysis, the role requires someone who can connect those activities to the broader financial performance and strategic objectives of the company.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional who wants to expand their scope into program finance while helping build the financial planning infrastructure of a rapidly growing aerospace company.

Lead the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned programs and business areas, ensuring alignment with company-wide financial objectives

Serve as a key liaison between Finance and Program Management, translating program execution, milestones, risks, and operational changes into financial impacts and forecasts

Partner with Program Managers and functional leaders to develop program budgets, resource plans, cost baselines, and financial performance targets

Own and maintain rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, labor, headcount, capital requirements, cash flow, and other key financial drivers

Prepare and maintain program Estimates at Completion (EACs) and ensure program forecasts are accurately incorporated into corporate financial plans

Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, prior periods, and program baselines, identifying key drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions

Lead monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews, providing clear and actionable insights to Finance, Program Management, and executive leadership

Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, investment decisions, resource allocation, contract decisions, and program execution

Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, accruals, cost allocation, revenue recognition inputs, and period-end results related to assigned programs

Support company-level management reporting, KPI development, executive presentations, and financial dashboards

Monitor program cost, schedule, funding, and financial performance while proactively identifying trends that could impact company forecasts or financial objectives

Evaluate the financial impact of contract modifications, engineering changes, schedule shifts, procurement decisions, and changes in program scope

Track labor utilization, material spend, commitments, headcount, and other operational drivers affecting program and corporate financial performance

Partner with Contracts, Program Management, and Finance to support the financial administration and reporting requirements of U.S. Government and commercial contracts

Support Earned Value Management (EVM), cost performance measurement, and other program controls methodologies where applicable

Help establish and improve FP&A processes, forecasting methodologies, financial controls, reporting tools, and planning systems as the organization scales

Collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Contracts to improve financial visibility and decision-making

Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to senior leadership on strategic and operational initiatives

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline

7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, program finance, or related financial disciplines

Demonstrated experience owning or playing a significant role in annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, variance analysis, and management reporting

Strong understanding of financial statements and the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

Experience developing sophisticated financial models and translating operational drivers into financial forecasts

Strong business partnership skills with demonstrated ability to work directly with operational and functional leaders outside of Finance

Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational information into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial modeling

Experience working with ERP, financial planning, or enterprise reporting systems

Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment

Ability to work across both corporate FP&A and program-level finance, connecting detailed program performance to broader company financial results

Ownership: Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and program financial performance for mission-critical spacecraft programs

Visibility: Serve as a key financial partner to Program Management, Finance, and executive leadership while helping connect program execution to company performance

Innovation: Help build and scale the financial planning and program finance infrastructure supporting next-generation space mobility

Impact: Deliver the financial insights, forecasts, and program visibility that enable better strategic and operational decision-making

Growth: Join a collaborative organization at the intersection of corporate finance, program management, engineering, and operations with the opportunity to shape FP&A processes as Quantum Space scales

Compensation: Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation

Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA

Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

The salary range for this role is determined based on a variety of factors including work experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.