Head of Finance - Defense Composites Manufacturing

Qualifications

• 6+ years in corporate finance, FP&A, or accounting, ideally within manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, or defense
• 2+ years at a startup or a company with fewer than 500 employees
• Direct ownership of the monthly close and preparation of financial statements
• Track record building budgets and performing variance analysis
• Government contract accounting experience, including indirect rates and FAR-compliant cost accounting
• Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel or a comparable tool
• Experience implementing accounting systems and internal financial controls
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and managing financial risk in a fast-moving environment
• Strong cross-functional partner who communicates clearly with engineering, operations, and leadership
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR
• Able to work on-site in Hawthorne five days per week

Responsibilities

• Stand up the corporate finance function, including accounting operations, financial controls, and reporting
• Own the monthly close and deliver accurate, timely financial statements
• Build and manage the operating budget, track spend, and run variance analysis against plan
• Set up and maintain FAR-compliant cost accounting, indirect rate structures, and government contract compliance
• Partner with business development on program pricing, proposal cost builds, and unit economics
• Manage cash flow along with accounts payable and receivable
• Coordinate payroll and equity administration with internal teams and outside providers
• Select and roll out accounting systems and repeatable financial processes
• Serve as the main point of contact for outside accountants and auditors
• Give leadership clear, reliable financial insight to guide hiring, capital, and production decisions
• Over time, take on long-range modeling, forecasting, investor materials, and fundraising support
• Hire and lead a finance and accounting team as the company scales

Benefits

• Be the first finance leader and shape the function from day one
• Work directly with leadership and investors on decisions that set the company's direction
• Scope that grows into long-range planning, fundraising, and team leadership
• Help take a breakthrough manufacturing process from development into high-rate defense production
• Join a small, fast-growing team strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base
• Meaningful early equity
• Lunch provided every day
• 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4%
• Medical, dental, and vision, with 95% of employee and 75% of dependent premiums covered
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you
• 10+ vacation days, 5 sick days, and a generous holiday calendar