Finance jobs in Dallas, TX

About the role

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Finance to lead financial execution, forecasting, and business partnership across key programs. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Executive Leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role. The Senior Manager will be expected to both lead and execute: building processes where they do not exist, improving existing reporting and financial cadences, and developing a team capable of supporting Shield AI’s continued growth.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in program finance, finance leadership, FP&A, pricing, or related aerospace/defense finance roles
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or complex engineering/manufacturing programs
• Strong understanding of program financial management, including EACs, forecasting, variance analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, and program performance reporting
• Experience partnering directly with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to drive financial outcomes
• Strong understanding of contract types, especially fixed-price programs, and how contract structure impacts financial strategy, risk, and execution
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Ability to translate operational, technical, and program inputs into clear financial insights and recommendations
• Experience presenting financial performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Proven ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and drive results in ambiguous or fast-changing environments
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing finance team members
• MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in a related field