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Astrolab · 4 days ago

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $375K/yr

10+ years exp

Astrolab is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. The CFO will be responsible for financial leadership, ensuring fiscal health and strategic growth as the company transitions from development to production and revenue-generating operations.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and executive team to define and execute Astrolab’s long-term financial strategy, aligning with the company’s mission and growth roadmap

Lead capital-raising efforts (equity, debt) ensuring efficient capital stack formation to fund product development, manufacturing scale-up, and mission execution, while collaborating with the executive team on strategic partnerships to enhance financial and operational objectives

Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to support fundraising and strategic initiatives

Oversee all aspects of accounting, FP&A, treasury, and financial reporting

Build financial models, forecasts, and business cases that inform company decisions and investor communications

Establish scalable financial systems and controls to support growth in manufacturing, inventory management, and mission operations

Lead budgeting and cost management processes across engineering, production, and operations, optimizing resource allocation in a capital-intensive environment

Design and manage capital allocation frameworks that balance growth investment with financial discipline and long-term sustainability

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including those related to market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes

Support contract structuring, pricing strategies, and margin analysis for commercial and government programs, ensuring competitive and profitable outcomes

Build and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

Foster collaboration across departments to ensure financial strategies support engineering, production, and mission execution

Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including statutory financial reporting, tax filings, and audits, particularly as the company scales and engages with debt and equity investors

Oversee equity management, including stock option plans and cap table administration, ensuring compliance and transparency

Manage corporate insurance programs to mitigate operational and financial risks

Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations

Implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s financial position, including R&D tax credits and other incentives relevant to the space industry

Collaborate on international financial operations, including banking, treasury, and compliance with global regulations, to support potential expansion or partnerships

Qualification

Financial leadershipCapital raisingFinancial modelingFinancial regulationsInternational financeTeam leadershipPassion for space explorationCommunication skillsMentoringCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field

10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior executive capacity, preferably in a hardware, manufacturing, or technology-driven industry

Proven track record of raising significant capital (e.g., $50M+ in equity or debt) and managing investor relations for high-growth companies

Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and implementing scalable financial systems in fast-paced environments

Comprehensive knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements, including GAAP and tax compliance

Experience with international finance, including managing cross-border banking, treasury operations, or compliance with global financial regulations, to support potential international partnerships or operations

Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a history of mentoring high-performing teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts for diverse audiences, including investors, board members, and non-financial stakeholders

Passion for space exploration and a commitment to Astrolab's mission of advancing humanity's presence in the solar system