Head of Finance

Sugar Maple Health$160K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant finance experience in a high-growth environment
  • Experience leading finance in technology, industrial, or R&D sectors
  • Hands-on knowledge of accounting, FP&A, treasury, and operational finance
  • Track record of evaluating and securing loans and financing options
  • Proven ability to build financial systems and processes
  • Strong strategic planning and negotiation skills
  • High integrity and strong sense of ownership

Responsibilities

  • Own the company's accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions
  • Provide transparency on financial performance and capital requirements to leadership
  • Develop and implement Poseidon's capital strategy
  • Manage financing processes and maintain lender relationships
  • Evaluate investment decisions based on risk and return
  • Establish scalable financial controls and systems
  • Support all aspects of fundraising, reporting, and audits

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and early-stage equity
  • Relocation support if necessary
  • Employee health benefit plans
  • 6% retirement matching
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Complimentary meals and stocked kitchen
  • Access to AI tools and subscriptions
Full Job Description


About the role

Poseidon is looking for a Head of Finance to own our finance function and help shape how we fund and scale the company. You will lead accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and financial operations while partnering with leadership on planning, capital allocation, and financing strategy. This is a hands-on role for someone comfortable moving between long-term decisions and day-to-day execution.

What you'll do
  • Own accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, tax, treasury, procurement, and cash management.
  • Provide leadership with a clear view of performance, liquidity, runway, and future capital needs.
  • Develop Poseidon's capital strategy across equity, loans, credit facilities, equipment financing, and leases.
  • Lead financing processes and manage relationships with banks, lenders, and leasing providers.
  • Evaluate major equipment purchases and investments based on return, cash flow, risk, and financing options.
  • Build scalable financial systems, controls, and processes.
  • Support fundraising, investor reporting, board materials, audits, and financial diligence.
  • Manage external accounting, tax, audit, and financial partners.


About you

You have at least five years of relevant finance experience, including:
  • Experience leading finance at an early-stage, high-growth, technology, industrial, or R&D-driven company.
  • Strong hands-on experience across accounting, FP&A, treasury, and operational finance.
  • Experience evaluating or securing loans, equipment financing, leases, or other forms of capital.
  • Experience building financial systems and processes from the ground up.
  • The ability to move comfortably between strategic planning, external negotiations, and detailed execution.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership.


Experience with capital-intensive businesses, lender relationships, venture financing, or non-dilutive funding is a plus.

What you get from us
  • Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity
  • Relocation support if applicable
  • Employee Health Benefit Plans
  • 6% Retirement matching
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices
  • AI tools and subscriptions


Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. At Poseidon Aerospace, we value diverse perspectives and are always looking for talented individuals with unconventional backgrounds.

About Sugar Maple Health

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Joining Sugar Maple Health presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team in the healthcare industry. This company stands out as a beacon of innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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The culture at Sugar Maple Health is built on a foundation of support and inclusivity, ensuring a workplace where everyone can thrive. Employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

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