Head of Finance

Job description

## **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