Head of Finance

Andrenam • Torrance, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Andrenam is looking for a Head of Finance to build and lead our finance function from the ground up. This is a founding role: you'll set the financial strategy, stand up the systems and processes we don't have yet, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team as we grow in the maritime autonomy and defense industry. You'll own everything from day-to-day accounting to long-term financial planning, and you'll be the person leadership turns to for the numbers behind every major decision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 10-15+ years of experience in finance or accounting, including at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally at a startup or high-growth company.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Expertise in financial accounting, compliance, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA.
• Experience with fundraising, venture capital, and investor relations.
• A track record of building financial systems and processes from scratch.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace.
• Experience managing state, federal, and local tax filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and corporate income tax.
• Experience streamlining accounting processes or implementing new financial systems to improve efficiency and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement our financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, and advise senior leadership on the decisions that strategy should drive.
• Lead the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Own the budgeting and forecasting process end to end, translating the numbers into recommendations leadership can act on.
• Manage our relationship with external auditors and ensure smooth year-end audits.
• Support fundraising and investor relations, building the financial models, presentations, and due diligence materials investors need.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to keep operations and growth initiatives funded.
• Build the capital management strategy that determines how we allocate resources as we scale.
• Establish and continually improve our financial systems, tools, and processes so our infrastructure scales with the company.
• Run day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Oversee tax compliance across sales, payroll, and federal and state filings, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Long-term equity incentive program with significant growth potential.
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401k
• Lunch and snacks provided in office.
• Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior