Head of Corporate Finance

Hybron Inc•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hybron is an advanced manufacturing company developing a proprietary composites manufacturing process that enables complex, high-performance composite parts to be produced 10–100 times faster than traditional manufacturing and at a fraction of the cost. The company is commercializing composite products for applications including artillery shells, solid rocket motor nozzles, gas turbine engine components, and airframes. The Head of Corporate Finance is a full-time, in-person role at Hybron’s Hawthorne facility. The role will build the foundation of Hybron’s corporate finance function, owning FP&A, accounting operations, the monthly close, budgets, spend tracking, and financial controls and systems appropriate for a scaling manufacturer. The position will provide leadership with timely, accurate financial information and help ensure the company’s books are prepared for government contracts, audits, and future fundraising. The role also supports business development and capture through pricing, contract-term negotiations, and unit economics. It encompasses budgeting and variance analysis, cash flow management, oversight of accounts payable and receivable, coordination of payroll and equity administration, government contract accounting and compliance, management of outside accountants and auditors, and communicating financial needs and constraints to engineering, operations, and leadership. As the company grows, the role is expected to take ownership of long-range financial modeling and company-wide forecasting; prepare investor-facing materials and fundraising data rooms; contribute to capital strategy and future fundraising; establish repeatable forecasting, scenario-planning, and investor-reporting processes; and lead and grow the finance and accounting team.

Requirements

Must be a US Person pursuant to EAR and ITAR definitions.
Ability to work in person at the Hawthorne, California facility.
At least 6 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or accounting; manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, or defense experience is preferred within this requirement.
At least 2 years of experience working at a small business with fewer than 500 people or at a startup.
Experience owning the monthly close process and producing accurate financial statements.
Experience building and managing company budgets, including variance analysis and spend control.
Experience with government contract accounting, including indirect rate structures and FAR-compliant cost accounting.
Strong financial modeling skills in Excel or similar tools.
Experience implementing or managing accounting systems and financial controls.
Ability to be agile and flexible with changing requirements.
Comfort with uncertainty and experience managing financial risk.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver on ambitious schedules, including through unconventional or creative solutions when necessary.
Ability to thrive in cross-functional organizations with strong communication and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or MBA.
Experience setting up or maintaining DCAA-compliant accounting systems.
Experience supporting venture-backed fundraising rounds from Seed through Series B or later.
Experience building three-statement and long-range financial models.
Experience preparing board materials and presenting financials to investors.
Experience with cap table management and equity administration.
Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, including unit economics, COGS, and inventory.
Experience with ERP implementation in a scaling manufacturing environment.
Active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance.
Demonstrated experience growing a finance or accounting team.

Responsibilities

Build Hybron’s corporate finance function.
Own financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
Manage accounting operations and the monthly close process.
Build and maintain budgets, track spend against plan, and perform variance analysis and spend control.
Establish financial controls and systems appropriate for a scaling manufacturer.
Ensure leadership receives accurate and timely financial information for decision-making.
Prepare the company’s books for government contracts, audits, and future fundraising.
Support business development and capture with pricing, contract-term negotiation, and unit economics.
Manage cash flow and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Coordinate payroll and equity administration.
Manage government contract accounting and compliance.
Manage outside accountants and auditors.
Communicate financial needs and constraints to engineering, operations, and leadership.
As the role grows, own the long-range financial model and company-wide forecasting.
Build investor-facing materials, including board decks, financial projections, and fundraising data rooms.
Contribute to the company’s capital strategy and future fundraising rounds.
Create and implement repeatable processes for forecasting, scenario planning, and investor reporting.
Lead and grow the finance and accounting team.

Benefits

Significant stock options in the company.
Potential additional compensation.
Paid time off, including at least 10 working days of vacation per year and 5 working days of sick time per year.
US holidays observed, with several additional days off.
Daily lunches provided by the company.
401(k) with employer matching contributions up to 4% of salary.
Medical insurance with employer contributions of 95% for employees and 75% for dependents.
Dental insurance with employer contributions of 95% for employees and 75% for dependents.
Vision insurance with employer contributions of 95% for employees and 75% for dependents.
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance covered 100% by the company.