Associate Director Finance (USA)

Pixxel•Los Angeles, CA

13h•Remote

About The Position

This role requires you to own the entire finance function for Pixxel's US business. You will be the primary finance contact for US government contracting relationships, drive the P&L and business finance function in partnership with commercial teams, and build out the governance, treasury, legal/contract, and compliance backbone needed for a fast-scaling company operating in a highly regulated sector.

Requirements

CPA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent advanced finance qualification
5-8 years of progressive finance experience.
Must be a US Citizen
Direct, hands-on experience with US government contracting - DoD, NRO, NASA, Space Force, is highly preferred
Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, and government audit processes
Experience owning full P&L and business finance for a unit or entity
Experience with treasury management, banking relationships, and corporate governance
Prior experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defence, space, or deep-tech sectors
Experience working in or with a foreign-owned US entity, including export control (ITAR/EAR), FOCI-related compliance and cross-border transfer pricing.
Strong stakeholder management skills across government, legal, investor, and internal business audiences
CPA/MBA Finance or equivalent with hands-on experience supporting DoD/NRO/NASA/Space Force contracts, government audits/DCAA, treasury and tax, and ITAR/EAR, FOCI and cross-border compliance, with the ability to partner with government, legal, commercial, and investor stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Business Finance and US Government Contracts: Work with the business teams to ensure profitability calculations across missions and projects. Own financial strategy and management for contracts with USG entities (e.g., NRO, NASA, DoD, Space Force, and other agencies). Ensure compliance with government contracting frameworks (FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, incurred cost submissions) and support DCAA-related audits where applicable. Structure pricing, indirect rate models, and cost proposals for government bids.
P&L, Audit and Due Diligence: Own the full P&L tracking, monitoring and reporting for the US business — revenue, cost, and profitability tracking across all lines. Ensuring compliance with US-GAAP and global consolidation. Lead statutory and internal audits, and manage relationships with external auditors. Drive financial due diligence processes for fundraising, M&A, or strategic partnerships. Work closely on the processes, policies and other Corporate Governance matters. Manage tax returns and sales tax compliances across all states.
Compliance and Legal: Provide financial and commercial input on contracts with vendors, customers, and partners (MSAs, NDAs, SOWs). Work closely with legal counsel on contract negotiation, risk assessment, and deal structuring. Maintain a contract repository and ensure commercial terms align with company policy and risk appetite. Work on Export control, FOCI compliances, and ensure the reportings are up to date.