Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Electra•Manassas, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation. A global company, headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We're a team of ~100 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage - and this role is no exception. The Role As our VP of Finance & Accounting, you'll serve as the senior finance leader responsible for all accounting and financial operations at a rapidly scaling aerospace manufacturing company. That means owning the controllership, building the financial infrastructure, and driving the ERP system work that is critical to our path to certification and commercialization. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role. You'll report directly to the CEO, work closely with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and operations leadership, and build the financial foundation that supports Electra's growth from development-stage startup to certified aircraft manufacturer. You'll oversee accounting, FP&A, treasury, financial reporting, audit coordination, manufacturing finance, DCAA compliance, and international accounting - and you'll help lead the ERP system selection, implementation, and operation that is one of the company's most important near-term priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
CPA required
15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience
Significant experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, defense, or similarly complex operational industries
Strong technical accounting, manufacturing finance, and FP&A expertise
Experience supporting rapid growth and operational scaling
Hands-on experience with ERP system selection, implementation, and/or operation - ideally all three phases
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and operational finance
Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills

Nice To Haves

MBA
Experience with venture-backed or growth-stage organizations
Prior DCAA compliance and government contract accounting experience
Experience with international subsidiaries and intercompany accounting
Experience with Unanet, SAP Hana, Netsuite, or IFS
Aerospace manufacturing environment experience

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, and financial reporting activities and analyses
Direct and improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
Build scalable finance infrastructure, reporting frameworks, and operational controls
Lead manufacturing finance and cost accounting functions supporting production ramp and commercialization activities
Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, margin analysis, and operational performance metrics
Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leadership
Support capital planning, tooling investments, facilities planning, and operational scaling initiatives
Drive process automation and finance systems optimization initiatives
Lead annual operating plans, forecasting processes, and long-range financial modeling
Develop KPI dashboards and financial analytics supporting executive decision-making
Support scenario planning, resource allocation, and operational planning initiatives
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and external financial partners
Oversee worldwide tax compliance and international accounting operations
Support DCAA accounting and government contract compliance activities
Ensure strong internal controls and scalable financial governance processes
Lead and develop accounting, payroll, FP&A, and finance personnel
Build scalable finance organizational capabilities during rapid company growth
Foster strong cross-functional relationships and operational partnership across the organization
Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence