Vice President, Finance

Axiado • San Jose, CA

1d • $240,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The VP of Finance will serve as the financial architect driving our transition from a late-stage R&D innovator into a high-volume commercial semiconductor powerhouse. Having recently closed our Series C, your mission is to scale a global financial infrastructure capable of managing multi-tier foundry, OSAT, and logistics networks while optimizing high-value tape-outs, NRE costs, and complex capital allocation models. You will lead the charge on strategic FP&A, global tax structuring, inventory accounting, and the execution of our upcoming non-dilutive and dilutive capital raises (Series D / pre-IPO).

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 5 years specifically within the semiconductor, fabless, or high-tech advanced manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience navigating an executive team through a late-stage growth round (Series C+), debt structuring, or an M&A/IPO exit.
• Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, inventory accounting rules, and revenue recognition guidelines .
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
• Must be based in or willing to commute to San Jose to closely interface with our executive leadership, local technical team, and regional ecosystem.

Nice To Haves

• an MBA or active CPA license is highly desired.
• Candidates with prior experience in the technology industry are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect Capital Campaigns: Partner with the CEO to lead Series D equity rounds, strategic corporate investments, or pre-IPO preparedness.
• Lead Board & Investor Relations: Own the delivery of quarterly board packages, dynamic cap table management, and precise cash runway forecasting for institutional investors.
• Model Hardware Capex: Own the 5-year corporate financial engine, modeling high-ticket tape-outs, IP licensing, testing hardware, and specialized engineering headcount.
• Cash Flow Stewardship: Maintain a rolling 12-month cash flow forecast to precisely balance aggressive technical development with necessary liquidity.
• Standardize Manufacturing Unit Economics: Build rigorous standard costing systems tracking Wafer Cost, Cost per Die, Gross Margin by product line, and yield loss variances.
• Manage Vendor Financial Operations: Oversee contract metrics and financial reconciliations with global foundries, assembly/test partners (OSATs), and EDA tool providers.
• Control Inventory Risks: Establish inventory valuation policies adhering to lower of cost or market (LCM) adjustments, obsolescence reserves, and multi-tier component tracking.
• Upgrade ERP Systems: Drive the migration from baseline accounting systems to a robust, manufacturing-centric platform (e.g., NetSuite or SAP) with multi-currency capabilities.
• Optimize Global Tax Strategies: Maximize the monetization of federal and California R&D Tax Credits, establish transfer pricing frameworks, and manage customs/tariffs for international shipping.
• Enforce Compliance & Audit Readiness: Maintain institutional internal controls and lead year-end audits with a Tier 1 or Big 4 accounting firm.

Benefits

• Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment.
• We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.
• We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet.
• For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems.
• As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone.
• Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.
• Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
• All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

What This Job Offers

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