Director of Operations Finance at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Satellites, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of finance/accounting experience, with 5+ years in operations finance or cost accounting leadership
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, inventory, and capital accounting
Proven track record of leading finance teams and partnering with operations leadership
ERP/financial system expertise
Strong leadership and communication skills
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Responsibilities

Lead financial management for operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
Own forecasting the COGS section of the P&L and capital project tracking
Partner with operations leaders on budgets, forecasts, and BOM cost initiatives
Build and lead a high-performing operations finance team
Support audits, compliance, and financial reporting for operations
Design scalable financial processes and controls for manufacturing and supply chain
Provide leadership with insights on cost trends, risks, and savings opportunities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cost AccountingOperations FinanceCOGS ForecastingP&L ManagementCapital Project TrackingBudgetingSupply Chain FinanceManufacturing CostsBill of MaterialsTeam LeadershipAuditsComplianceFinancial Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation is offered for this position?

All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits, with base pay being a single component.

Is this role remote or does it require working in the office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of finance/accounting experience with 5+ years in operations finance or cost accounting leadership, a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration, strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, inventory, and capital accounting, proven track record of leading finance teams, ERP/financial system expertise, and strong leadership and communication skills.

What is the company culture like at Astranis?

Astranis employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs, operates in a fast-scaling hardware and aerospace environment, and seeks to hire the best finance leaders to build world-class functions.

What makes an ideal candidate for this Director of Operations Finance role?

An ideal candidate combines deep cost accounting and operations finance expertise with strategic leadership, motivation to own manufacturing costs, supply chain spend, and capital investment, and excels at building scalable processes, leading teams, and partnering with operations leadership.

Astranis

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

About Astranis

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit, focusing on providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching new markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's goal is to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved populations globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$587.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

An equity stake in the company.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Unlimited vacation days.

Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.

Complementary OneMedical membership.

Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.

Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF

Generous, fully-paid parental leave.

Risks

Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.

Continuous R&D investment needed due to rapid technological advancements in satellite tech.

Regulatory challenges in obtaining spectrum licenses could delay satellite deployments.

Differentiation

Astranis offers low-cost satellite solutions for underserved regions, expanding internet access.

The company provides bandwidth-as-a-service, reducing costs for commercial and government clients.

Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring end-to-end service control.

Upsides

Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, increasing market share.

Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances reputation in the defense sector.

$50 million investment from NTT Docomo Ventures indicates strong investor confidence.

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