At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is seeking a Finance Manager, Strategy & Corporate, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, to join our finance team and take a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy during a period of rapid growth and innovation. This role will work closely with the CFO and CEO to support capital structure and corporate finance activities, manage board communications, and develop the financial infrastructure necessary to scale a space station company.
The ideal candidate is a sharp, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong modeling skills, and is comfortable interacting with both internal stakeholders and external partners such as NASA and investors.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Partner directly with the CFO and CEO on capital structure strategy, investor communications, and financial due diligence
- Prepare materials and narratives for board meetings, investor updates, and fundraising pitches
- Own the company’s operational financial model, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
- Conduct strategic and financial analysis to support business decisions, pricing models, capital planning, and cost structure evaluations
- Collaborate with NASA counterparts and government partners on budget, reporting, and analysis
- Serve as a cross-functional finance partner across departments to deliver insights and ensure financial alignment
- Lead preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly reports including actuals, forecasts, KPIs, and budget variance commentary
- Drive special projects and ad hoc analyses in support of strategic initiatives
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting and forecasting activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or similar roles
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets modeling skills (3-statement modeling, scenario planning, etc.)
- Experience building and maintaining complex operational financial models
- Strong grasp of corporate finance fundamentals and financial reporting
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience supporting early-stage or growth-stage fundraising processes
- Familiarity with government or aerospace partners such as NASA
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data for executive audiences
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing, high-stakes environment
- Experience preparing board decks and presenting to senior leadership or investors
- Background in or passion for the aerospace, defense, or high-tech sector
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Specific certifications, as appropriate
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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