Spike Aerospace, Inc. is developing a revolutionary aircraft that will reintroduce supersonic flight — quieter, safer and more efficient. The Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet is a Time Machine that will be game changing, world changing and future inspiring. Read more at https://www.spikeaerospace.com

CFO Position Summary
Spike Aerospace is seeking CFO candidates that have an entrepreneurial and corporate background to join the executive team at and lead the efforts to reintroduce supersonic flight. Ideally, the candidate will have experience leading the exhilarating growth of a start-up from vision through funding to growth and eventual IPO.

As part of Spike’s executive team, the CFO will work with the company’s executive team, board, advisors and investors to build internal finance operations, provide financial reporting and guide corporate strategy. In addition, the right candidate will be able to assist with building projection models, developing investor material, leading fund raising efforts and managing investor relations.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Executive management providing leadership, direction and management of the finance, operations and accounting functions.

  • Developing strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team.

  • Guiding company’s strategy with financial planning using models, reports, forecasts, and lean budgets.

  • Leading role in the fundraising process including deck development, presentations, models, Q&A — through multiple rounds.

  • Ensure company is meeting fiduciary and regulatory obligations and is compliant at all times.

    • Financial Management: planning, analysis, and forecasting.

    • Treasury, T&E, budgeting & cash management.

    • Corporate accounting and administration.

    • Plan and perform risk management duties.

    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risk exposure.

    • Competitive market and industry benchmarking.

Ideal CFO

  • Ability to check your ego at the door. Our motto is best idea wins.

  • BA/BS in Accounting, Economics, or Business. MBA preferred

  • Minimum of 4 years work experience, ideally with one of the big 4 firms.

  • 3 or more years of start-up experience working with top-tier long-term investors.

  • Strong entity and debt structuring background.

  • Experience in manufacturing, aerospace or hard-tech industries.

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to establish a lean and agile startup infrastructure.

  • Functional Dexterity. Must have ability to be a team player and wear multiple hats when called upon.

  • Intellectually curious, resourceful, proactive self-starter who takes initiative and has a strong work ethic.

  • Flexible with frequent travel.

  • Strong financial budgeting and operational forecasting experience

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