Vice President of Finance and Administration

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Vice President of Finance and Administration

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) | Kirkland, WA

About the Role

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration to lead our Finance & Administration organization and serve as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This executive directs financial strategy, planning, accounting, and reporting while providing strategic guidance that shapes company-wide decisions. The role also oversees administrative functions – including coordination with IT and Compliance – and serves as executive sponsor for major cross-functional transformation initiatives.

This is a high-visibility position reporting to the President, with direct accountability for the company's financial health, controls, and operational scalability as part of Astronics Corporation.

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead financial strategy in partnership with the executive team, shaping business decisions and long-term planning
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, accounting, and financial reporting
• Maintain robust financial controls in full compliance with accounting principles and legislation, ensuring alignment with Astronics Corporate Finance policies and public-company reporting standards
• Provide decision support on margins, pricing/contract economics, working capital, cash flow, capital allocation, and risk tradeoffs
• Present financial reports and projections to executive leadership with transparency and accuracy
• Manage risk across the business, including financial, contractual, and regulatory domains, partnering with other functional areas as needed
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and outside consultants as needed
• Build and lead a high-performing Finance & Administration team, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Plan proactively for talent needs, develop team capabilities, and hold the organization accountable to clear performance expectations
• Champion employee engagement and act with integrity as a steward of company resources and culture

Administration

• Direct administrative functions – which may include IT, Legal, and Compliance coordination – to drive operational excellence and efficiency
• Build scalable systems, processes, and governance to support organizational growth and profitability
• Serve as executive sponsor for enterprise systems and process transformation initiatives, ensuring resource alignment, timely decisions, and sustained adoption of global standards

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• 12+ years of financial management experience, with significant time in a senior leadership role
• Strong technical accounting skills with deep knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking, with a track record of driving business results through financial planning
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Master's degree or CPA
• Experience overseeing Legal, IT and/or compliance functions
• Experience leading or sponsoring large-scale systems or process transformation initiatives
• Background in aerospace, manufacturing, or other regulated industries

Base salary: $169,400 – $270,600/year (midpoint $220,000), based on experience, education, skills, and business needs, plus a competitive Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
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• Health & Well-being:
  Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; optional critical illness and accident…