SkyWatch
Technology
HeadofFinance
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“Head of Finance at SkyWatch. Skills: Finance operations, FP&A, Legal operations, AI automation. Manage all accounting operations. Close the books by the 15th”
Industry & Context.
Systems thinking; Analytical judgement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years progressive Finance experience, Direct ownership of accounting, FP&A, compliance, Growth-stage technology company experience, Hands-on experience with AI and automation tools, Comfort managing legal operations, Comfort operating in ambiguity
Nice to Have
CPA designation, Hands-on experience with Runway Financial, Familiarity with Stripe revenue reporting, Prior experience managing SR&ED claims, Exposure to US subsidiary operations, Multi-currency accounting experience, Government contract finance experience, Experience supporting a fundraise, Experience supporting an investor process, Experience supporting an M&A transaction, Prior experience managing external legal counsel, Working alongside a General Counsel
What You'll Do.
Manage all accounting operations
Close the books by the 15th
Own all tax filings and compliance
Prepare shareholder updates
Deliver board reporting packages
Prepare investor materials
Act as primary relationship owner with auditors
Act as primary relationship owner with tax advisors
Act as primary relationship owner with banking partners
Keep financial model current and accurate
Answer scenario questions
Translate financial data into narratives
Lead annual budgeting
Lead rolling forecasting processes
Monitor unit economics
Monitor key SaaS metrics
Monitor key marketplace metrics
Flag risks proactively
Flag opportunities proactively
Identify and eliminate manual Finance work
Configure Finance tech stack
Optimize Finance tech stack
Build reporting pipelines
Stay current with new AI applications
Champion experimentation across Finance
Serve as internal point of contact for legal
Manage and coordinate external legal counsel
Maintain organized legal records
Review routine contracts
Redline routine contracts
Identify legal risks proactively
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Business partner to CEO; Partner to leadership team; Work closely with leadership team
Communication Scope
Translate financial complexity; Translate legal complexity; Crisp summaries; Decision-relevant summaries
Full Job Description
Company Description: SkyWatch is at the forefront of revolutionizing how earth observation data is accessed and utilized globally. Our innovative platform empowers businesses, researchers, and governments to easily integrate satellite data into their operations, driving informed decision-making and unlocking new opportunities for growth and efficiency. Founded on the principle of democratizing access to space-based technology, SkyWatch provides a seamless interface that aggregates data from numerous satellite sources, offering unparalleled access and insights. Whether monitoring agriculture, managing infrastructure, or advancing scientific research, our scalable solutions cater to diverse industries with a commitment to reliability, security, and sustainability. Our Products: Our suite of applications is tailored to meet the diverse needs of users on the SkyWatch platform. Whether you are an individual purchasing data for a project, a business seeking to store and share geospatial data, a GIS specialist in need of imagery for maps or workflows, a developer looking to build innovative solutions with our API, or a data provider seeking to sell to our user network, you can do it with SkyWatch. Our Culture: Culture is the personality of a company. It is our company's shared beliefs, values, and practices. At SkyWatch, our culture is incredibly important to us, and we practice it every day. Both as a company and in our products, we value simplicity, dependability, and empathy. Let’s face it — the best jobs boil down to a handful of things: getting the chance to work with amazing people in a great culture with leaders who have your back while pursuing a vision that you can get passionate about. Please note that SkyWatch may use AI throughout various portions of the talent process. ABOUT THE ROLE As Head of Finance, you will own the entire Finance and Legal function at SkyWatch — accounting, FP&A, taxes, compliance, shareholder reporting, and day-to-day legal operations. T
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