Astrobotic is at the forefront of advancing space exploration and technology development. Our expertise spans from lunar rovers, landers, and infrastructure to spacecraft navigation, machine vision, and computing systems for in-space robotic applications. To date, the company has been contracted for two lunar missions, and has won more than 60 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial technology contracts worth more than $600 million.

We recently launched and operated the first American lunar lander mission since the Apollo Program. Beyond helping lead America back to the Moon, Astrobotic developed and operates reusable vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) rockets and continues to advance next-generation VTVL capabilities and advanced rocket engines. Established in 2007, Astrobotic is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with a propulsion and test campus in Mojave, CA.

Astrobotic is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as the company's top finance leader and traditional Controller, reporting directly to the CEO. This role is pivotal in overseeing the financial operations of the company, with a strong emphasis on U.S. government contractor accounting compliance. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of managing a growing team and building scalable financial infrastructure aligned with federal contract requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, and financial systems administration.
• Ensure full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements.
• Develop and maintain government-compliant job cost accounting systems, including indirect rate structures and allocation methodologies.
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations, and proper allocation to projects/contracts as needed.
• Together with the Financial Systems Analyst, oversee Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense, a solution used to manage timekeeping and expense reporting. Ensure the system supports DCAA-compliant practices and provides visibility into labor costs and project expenditures.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and forecasts.
• Partner closely with Space Programs and the Business Office to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project costs, revenue recognition, and contract profitability.
• Oversee the preparation of incurred cost submissions, audits, and other reporting to government agencies.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to support growth, scalability, and internal controls.
• Provide financial leadership and insights to the CEO and executive team to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Manage external audit and banking relationships, and support potential fundraising and investor relations efforts as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Significant experience with U.S. government contractor accounting, including compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA.
• Hands-on experience managing cost accounting, payroll, and full-cycle financial operations in a project-based or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, including Time & Expense modules, and their role in supporting government contract compliance and labor/project cost tracking.
• Knowledge of PrimePay / SyncHR payroll HCM System helpful
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, complex formulas, data validation, and financial modeling; able to build dynamic dashboards, perform multi-dimensional variance analysis, and streamline large data sets for forecasting, budgeting, and audit support.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Passion for space, technology, and working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Salary

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and the candidates professional experience. Base salary is just one component of Astrobotic's competitive total rewards strategy.

Benefits:

Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, FSA Plans, 401k and open PTO.

Export Control Regulations:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person which includes U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) including those individuals granted refugee or asylum status, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Astrobotic Technology, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation:

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to contact@astrobotic.com.