Finance Associate

Sora Fuel Corporation•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Sora Fuel aims to decarbonize aviation by converting air into affordable, carbon-neutral jet fuel at scale with no feedstock constraints or adverse impacts on agriculture. Our novel electrolysis technology directly converts captured carbon into syngas without regenerating gaseous CO2, reducing the energy required to utilize DAC-sourced CO2 by up to 90%. This provides an economical pathway to carbon-neutral flight, potentially addressing >2% of challenging-to-abate global emissions. The company was founded in early 2024 and has recently completed its second major round of financing from top tier VC firms. Since founding, the team has grown to include scientists and engineers with a broad range of skill sets from electrochemistry and catalysis to polymer science and mechanical engineering. We seek to build a diverse, collaborative team that shares our enthusiasm and drive to meaningfully address climate change. Role The ideal candidate has an MBA or equivalent degree and 2-3 years experience in start-up environments. As Sora has matured as a company from just a few individuals to the current 14, our financial needs and complexity have grown. As we contemplate a doubling of the team in the next 18 months, we anticipate that this trajectory will continue and are looking to bring on a dedicated, full time financial analyst to support that growth. The role encompasses a wide ranging set of activities and offers meaningful opportunity for growth. The financial analyst will oversee establishment of financing and accounting processes and procedures, development of detailed budgets and financial plans, treasury and financial management and will support with financial reporting.

Requirements

An MBA or equivalent experience
2+ years of work in a similar role, ideally in a startup environment
Attention to process and detail
Familiarity with accounting and financial modeling
Strong communication and presentation skills
Alignment with our core values of transparency, diversity, collaboration, valuing people and development, and work ethic

Nice To Haves

While not entirely necessary, ability to work in person in the Boston area is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop accounting processes and ensure compliance with those while maintaining a startup culture (a balance that is difficult to achieve)
Work directly with Sora’s accountants to maintain books and records
Prepare budgets and cash projections for monthly reporting and board meetings
Build and maintain long term financial models of the company
Oversee billing and accounts payables
Oversee insurance, and other third party vendor financial relationships