Vice President of Finance and Administration

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) | Kirkland, WA

Please, no agency solicitations/submittals. Only direct applicants will be considered:

Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland, WA area are highly desired.:

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

Financial Leadership

• 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

People Leadership

• 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.

• Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; optional critical illness and accident coverage
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off: PTO starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays

Additional Requirements

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it is necessary.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test. including cannabis screening.

Additional information

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges.

For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.