Northwood
satellite communications
HeadofFinance
“Head of Finance at Northwood. Skills: financial strategy, financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting operations, compliance, cash flow management, financial systems, stakeholder management. Develop and implement the financial strategy to support the company’s growth objectives. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights to drive financial decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
support long-term success; ensure adequate funding for operations and growth initiatives; optimize resource allocation; promote scalability, accuracy, and efficiency as the company grows; ensuring a robust infrastructure for future needs; ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations
Industry & Context.
U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , protected individual as defined by 8 U. S. C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, 10-15+ years of experience in finance or accounting, at least 3 years in a leadership role, Expertise in financial modeling, Expertise in budgeting, Expertise in forecasting, Expertise in cash flow management, Expertise in financial accounting, Expertise in compliance, Expertise in reporting
Nice to Have
MBA or CPA is a plus, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment, Experience in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace industries is a plus, Experience with fundraising, Experience with venture capital, Experience with investor relations, Ability to build financial systems and processes from the ground up, Experience managing state, federal, and local tax filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and corporate income tax, Experience in streamlining accounting processes or implementing new financial systems to improve operational efficiency and scalability
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement the financial strategy to support the company’s growth objectives
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership
providing insights to drive financial decisions
Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
including balance sheets
and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP
Drive budgeting and forecasting processes
offering actionable insights and recommendations to leadership
Manage relationships with external auditors
ensuring smooth year-end audits
and provide required documentation for audit reviews
Support investor relations by preparing financial models
and due diligence materials for fundraising efforts
and liquidity to ensure adequate funding for operations and growth initiatives
Develop capital management strategies to optimize resource allocation
and enhance financial systems
and processes that promote scalability
and efficiency as the company grows
Establish and manage day-to-day accounting operations
including accounts payable
Oversee tax compliance across sales
and federal/state filings
coordinating with external tax advisors as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team; Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership; Manage relationships with external auditors; coordinating with external tax advisors as needed
Communication Scope
communication
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