Director of Strategic Finance

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Reporting to the VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Director of Strategic Finance is a new role created as Janicki’s Finance team grows to match the size and complexity of the business. This role brings senior-level strategic capability to the organization, strengthens FP&A maturity, and elevates financial decision-making across Janicki Industries.

The ideal candidate is a polished, inquisitive, self-starting finance leader with a strong foundation in the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. They are comfortable operating in ambiguity, can bring structure and discipline to incomplete or unreliable data, and present recommendations clearly and confidently to senior leadership. The role has no direct reports initially, with leadership of a growing FP&A team anticipated.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Own all financial modeling and analytical frameworks end to end, including budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditures, performance management, monthly close support, and long-range planning
• Problem Structuring: Take ambiguous, loosely defined business problems, break them down, model them, and synthesize clear, actionable insights
• Executive Partnership: Serve as the primary financial thought partner across the business, presenting recommendations clearly and confidently to the C-suite, senior leadership, and key stakeholders
• Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: Pressure-test assumptions and make sound recommendations when data inputs are incomplete or unreliable, bringing structure, discipline, and accuracy to unclear environments
• Annual Operating Plan and Forecasting: Direct the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with Janicki’s strategic objectives and proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Capital Investment Analysis: Lead financial analysis for capital investments and other high-impact initiatives, informing strategic planning and long-range financial direction
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on financial performance, including budget variance analysis, scenario analysis, and stress testing
• KPI Framework: Own the development and refinement of financial and operational KPIs and regularly report results to executive leadership
• Process Improvement: Partner with the Accounting team to support the monthly close and strengthen reporting processes, improving data reliability and efficiency
• Team Leadership: Lead and oversee all analyst and financial modeling work, and build and develop the FP&A team as it grows
• Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance or program access clearance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• MBA, in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• CPA, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification preferred
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or financial or operational consulting required
• Background in investment banking, consulting, or corporate FP&A at a complex, matrixed company strongly preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial environments preferred
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance preferred
• Knowledge of government Cost Accounting Standards beneficial
• Strong foundation in finance, including a thorough understanding of the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Advanced financial modeling skills, with the ability to transform ambiguity into concrete, digestible financial models
• Polished analytical thinker who is inquisitive, self-directed, and able to pressure-test assumptions
• Executive presence and confidence presenting to senior leadership
• Ability to perform in high-demand situations while maintaining accuracy and sound judgment
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking

DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION

• Wage range for this role is between $160,000 - $200,000 per year plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401 (k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military-friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including pre-employment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety-sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a pre-employment drug test prior to starting employment.