Director of Finance, FP&A - Viasat, Inc.

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

As a Senior FP&A Manager reporting to the Director of Finance you will play a vital role in financial consolidation and reporting of our government segment, supporting ~$2B in revenues. Your experience and understanding of critical metrics related to awards, sales, profit, EBITDA, cashflow, & headcount will enable you to provide significant time-sensitive data. Use your systems skills to develop and maintain reporting tools that focus on key performance indicators and drive efficiencies. Working across our multifaceted financial team, support monthly rolling forecasts and cost/profit analysis. Be empowered to drive operational improvements to enhance your skills and the organization's capabilities!

The day-to-day:

The Sr. Finance Manager is empowered to drive operational efficiencies that create customer & shareholder value while developing themselves and the FP&A team! In this role, you will:

• Lead, build and maintain financial reporting packages on a monthly/quarterly basis for senior leadership.
• Establish and enforce the schedule for long-range strategic planning activities to meet FP&A deadlines, and submission of all deliverables.
• Prepare consistent, accurate, and timely analysis of financial performance (bookings, sales, profit, and cash) and early identification and communication of issues impacting financial performance.
• Determine methods & procedures for validating forecasts, performance tracking, and analyzing staffing requirements.
• Develop/manage complex financial models to ensure alignment with leadership, financial performance objectives, and appropriate accounting conventions.
• Demonstrate expertise in budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, cost accounting, and project accounting.
• Lead new projects in operational improvements & enhancing use of financial planning tools.
• Work closely with members of the leadership team to solve complex problems and influence positive outcomes.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high performing team positioning them to meet the needs of a growing and evolving business.
• Liaison for segment & corporate deliverables helping to prioritize and ensure strict deadlines are met.

What you'll need:

• 8+ years "hands-on" Financial Planning and Analysis experience supporting long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecast processes.
• 2+ years in a Financial Leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area. 
• Robust Excel skills including the ability to summarize large data sets via formulas/tables/graphs.
• Experience in full profit & loss statement, balance sheet, cash management, and revenue recognition concepts.
• Understanding of indirect rate structures, labor reconciliations (supply vs demand), and over/under tie-out
• Strong Budgeting, Risk and Opportunity, and variance analysis skills
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting
• US Government position. US Citizenship is required.

What will help you on the job:

• Excellent communication and PowerPoint presentations skills with the ability to package complex data into a format suitable for executive review
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to drive performance and be a change leader.

Salary range:$154,800.00 - $278,800.00 / annually :At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.