Head of Finance

Orion Edge Group•Town "n" Country, FL

2d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Orion Edge is an early-stage, high-growth defense tech startup seeking a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on Head of Finance to architect and manage its entire financial ecosystem. The role involves navigating both venture-backed scaling and rigorous federal compliance. The Head of Finance will build sophisticated pro forma models for venture capital raises, ensure DCAA-compliant accounting for government contracting, oversee accounting, budget forecasting, and cash runway management, and act as a strategic partner to the executive team during fundraising. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive compensation and meaningful equity ownership.

Requirements

US Citizenship
5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a financial leadership role within a high-growth startup environment.
Direct, demonstrable experience navigating both institutional Venture Capital equity financing cycles and DCAA-compliant government contracting frameworks.
Advanced proficiency in financial engineering, corporate pro forma modeling, and tracking Hardware startup KPIs.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field.
Deep understanding of US GAAP, FAR, and DCAA compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Experience implementing a DCAA-approved ERP or accounting system from scratch.
Prior experience in the aerospace, defense, or deep-tech sectors.
Active security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one).

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and stress-test comprehensive financial pro forma models, scenario analyses, and cap table projections to support institutional Venture Capital (VC) fundraising rounds.
Own the corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, establishing rolling budget forecasts, team spend targets, and cash runway optimizations.
Partner with the CEO and founders to translate operational milestones into financial strategies, presenting metrics to the Board of Directors and current/prospective investors.
Architect, implement, and maintain accounting policies and systems that conform to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and CAS.
Develop, monitor, and manage indirect rate structures (Fringe, Overhead, G&A) to optimize profitability and cost recovery on government contracts (SBIRs, OTAs, IDIQ).
Serve as the primary point of contact for DCAA audits, government contracting officers, and external CPA reviews.
Oversee all core accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, monthly close processes, and financial statement preparation (GAAP).
Manage proper revenue recognition for multi-year, complex defense hardware and software delivery milestones.
Evaluate, implement, or optimize accounting software and timekeeping systems tailored for government contracting (Quickbooks and eFAACT experience preferred).