Head of Finance

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About Northwood

Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood.

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 fundraising, 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

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Additional Information

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.

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