Strong fit for finance professionals who lead across accounting, capital strategy, and operational finance, with experience in high-growth tech or industrial companies.
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Original posting from Poseidonaero via Ashby
ABOUT POSEIDON AEROSPACE:
Poseidon Aerospace is reimagining how the world moves goods. We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft - capable of carrying two tons of payload over a thousand nautical miles. From remote communities to contested logistics operations, our platforms unlock a new cost curve for air freight, making it faster, cheaper, and accessible anywhere it's needed. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine; we're building something consequential.
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
Source: Poseidonaero careers (Ashby)