Financial Operations Manager

TurbineOne•Washington, DC

About The Position

TurbineOne is a fast-moving and high-performance startup with a mission to strengthen situational awareness for all Americans serving at our nation’s frontlines - and we are backed by the best DefenseTech venture capitalists. Our Frontline Perception System is an edge-first software platform that allows anyone, even with no technical knowledge, to build and use machine learning models within a comms-contested tactical environment. We are looking for a results oriented Financial Operations Manager who thrives at the intersection of financial precision and strategic scaling. You will be the "engine room" of our finance department—responsible for the integrity of our general ledger, the efficiency of our daily spend and the evolution of our financial systems. You will be a strategic guardian of our resources, helping us to balance flexibility and discipline as we transition into an institutional-grade defense-tech leader. The ideal candidate is a team player with a “grab an oar” mentality and an ability to adapt and learn as the requirements of the role evolve.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience or an associate's degree with 10+ years of experience, preferably in accounting/finance.
An uncompromising eye for detail when it comes to data integrity and financial documentation as well as prompt, punctual execution to ensure financial processes are never the gate to business progress
The ability to maintain rigorous financial standards while remaining flexible and proactive in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment
The judgment to provide the right balance of structure to enable a stable platform for growth without stifling the team with unnecessary process.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in high growth technology or government contracting is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and support the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting that meets the rigorous standards of our Board and stakeholders.
Ensure the accuracy of all financial statements, providing the leadership team with the clear, data-backed insights needed to make high-stakes decisions.
Manage day-to-day expense approvals, ensuring all spend—from travel and flight bookings to vendor payments—aligns with our internal policies and reflects "best judgment" for company dollars.
Maintain an accurate general ledger of transactions and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies with surgical precision.
Develop a scalable process and ensure prompt execution for processing receivables and payable for the company.
Play a key role in the design and implementation of our next-generation ERP system, helping us move away from early-stage tools into a modern scalable financial ecosystem.
Support for company’s first accounting audit, subsequently maintaining a "permanent-readiness" posture and ensuring full compliance with GAAP and industry-specific standards.