TRL11 is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to lead and build our finance function through the company's next stage of growth.
The role spans the full finance lifecycle-from invoice processing, cash management, and financial close to budgeting, ERP implementation, government accounting readiness, and fundraising support. The Head of Finance will initially operate as a highly capable individual contributor and will develop the organization, systems, and team as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities- Own financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, cash management, expense administration, and close activities.
- Manage external bookkeeping, tax, audit, banking, insurance, and accounting resources.
- Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasts, cash planning, and decision support to leadership and the Board.
- Design and implement company-wide budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis.
- Maintain and improve the company's financial model, including revenue, hiring, operating expense, capital, and runway forecasts.
- Establish practical internal controls, approval workflows, reconciliations, and documented finance procedures.
- Serve as the finance lead for ERP implementation, including inventory, manufacturing, procurement, project accounting, billing, and reporting requirements.
- Develop a roadmap for government accounting readiness, including timekeeping, cost allocation, indirect rates, project costing, contract billing, and audit support.
- Support fundraising, lender and investor diligence, data-room preparation, financial presentations, and strategic analysis.
- Provide financial input on pricing, customer contracts, payment terms, capital investments, and major vendor commitments.
- Build a scalable finance organization using the appropriate combination of internal hires, systems, and external specialists.
RequirementsBasic
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive finance, accounting, or FP&A experience.
- Experience owning a broad finance scope in a startup, growth-stage company, small business, or similarly hands-on environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial statements, accrual accounting, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience building or improving financial processes and reporting systems.
- Experience managing external accounting and financial service providers.
- Experience supporting an ERP or accounting-system implementation.
- Strong financial modeling, spreadsheet, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to move comfortably between strategic analysis and detailed execution.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and careful handling of confidential information.
Preferred
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or another relevant advanced qualification.
- Experience as an early or first finance hire at a rapidly growing company.
- Aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, hardware, or government contracting experience.
- Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DCAA expectations, indirect rates, timekeeping, cost allocation, and contract billing.
- Experience with inventory, manufacturing, project, or contract accounting.
- Experience supporting institutional fundraising, Board reporting, audits, or lender diligence.
- Experience building and scaling a finance team.
Benefits- Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you'll learn a lot, have great impact, and have fun doing it
- 401k, Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays
- Possible Stock Option Plan participation, based on performance and tenure
