Head of Finance

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

Role:

You will establish and lead our finance function, playing a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy, operations, and decision-making processes as we grow in the satellite communications industry. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on the company's growth while building a best-in-class finance function. This role will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing critical financial insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening our financial foundation to support long-term success.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement the financial strategy to support the company’s growth objectives, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights to drive financial decisions.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP. Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, offering actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth year-end audits, and provide required documentation for audit reviews. Support investor relations by preparing financial models, presentations, and due diligence materials for fundraising efforts.

• Cash Flow & Capital Management: Oversee cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure adequate funding for operations and growth initiatives. Develop capital management strategies to optimize resource allocation.

• Financial Systems & Process Optimization: Establish, implement, and enhance financial systems, tools, and processes that promote scalability, accuracy, and efficiency as the company grows, ensuring a robust infrastructure for future needs.

• Accounting & Compliance: Establish and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Oversee tax compliance across sales, payroll, and federal/state filings, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus).

• 10-15+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment

• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Expertise in financial accounting, compliance, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace industries is a plus

• Experience with fundraising, venture capital, and investor relations

• Ability to build financial systems and processes from the ground up

• Tax Knowledge: Experience managing state, federal, and local tax filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and corporate income tax.

• Financial Systems Optimization: Experience in streamlining accounting processes or implementing new financial systems to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

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Additional Information:

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.