Senior Finance Manager

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is seeking a results-driven Senior Finance Manager to join the Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) division located in Huntington Beach, CA.

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will lead the financial management of a complex portfolio of defense-aerospace programs, including electronics, research and development (R&D) and development programs, intelligence systems, and manufacturing. This role is a strategic business partner to program leadership and is accountable for financial integrity, execution excellence, and compliance with government contracting standards.

Why join us

• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions across an important portfolio of defense programs

• Collaborative environment where finance is a trusted partner to engineering and program leadership

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary finance partner to program and functional leaders, providing actionable financial insights and recommendations to drive performance and profitability

• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, long-range financial planning, and monthly program financial reviews

• Manage earned value management (EVM) processes, including variance analysis, corrective actions, and reporting to program leadership and stakeholders

• Lead Estimates at Complete (EAC) processes and ensure estimate integrity and documentation

• Identify, quantify, and track program risks and opportunities; support mitigation and capture strategies

• Ensure compliance with government contract accounting standards, FAR/DFARS requirements, and internal control policies

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of financial analysts; establish strong talent development and succession plans

• Partner cross-functionally with program management, engineering, supply chain, contracts, and proposals to support decision-making and drive execution

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

• 8+ years of progressive financial/program finance experience in defense/aerospace contracting or complex engineering programs

• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimates at Complete (EAC)

• Strong knowledge of government contracting accounting rules (FAR/DFARS) and related compliance and audit requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing finance teams

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence leaders across functions

• Ability to get a top secret security clearance

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $177,650 - $240,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 12, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.