Head of Finance – Civilian and Defense Operations
On-site Lowell Full-time Director Finance Leadership
At a glance
Director-level Finance Leadership role at Orb Aerospace. Lowell · full-time · $80,000–$135,000 base.
SalaryStated by Orb Aerospace
$80,000 – $135,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleFinance Leadership
SeniorityDirector
LocationLowell
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$80,000–$135,000
PostedDec 17, 2024 · 1y ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead planning, budgets, forecasts and cash management, then build long-range models for growth, funding and program delivery
- Work with the CEO and CFO on cash runway, capital decisions, board and investor updates, and fundraising materials
- Oversee accounting close, GAAP reporting, outside accounting and audit support, tax advice, and readiness for government cost reviews
- Run contract review through administration, tracking milestones, billing, revenue recognition and financial risks with business and legal teams
- Set up purchasing, vendor and program-cost processes; monitor margins and contract returns, and support pricing and proposals
What you bring
- You can use Microsoft’s suite at an advanced level and bring strong organization, project execution and communication skills
- You can qualify for and retain a Secret security clearance
Who this fits
This director-level role is based in Lowell and requires in-person work, an immediate start, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. You’ll suit work that calls for initiative, sound judgment, transparency and continued learning.
From the employer
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
In-Person
Starts Immediately
Join us in building the Worlds’s Humanitarian Air Force. Orb is turning autonomous aircraft into infrastructure. We’re a small mission-driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, logistics, and communications.
Your Role at Orb: Orb needs a key player to assist on the operations side of finance, DoD contracts, partner relations, customer engagement and more. Scale a hardware business with us and learn to run a business with a world class team from the inside out.
If you’re ready to take ownership, embrace complexity, and thrive in a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
- Develop long-term financial models to support growth strategy, capital planning, and program execution.
- Partner with the CEO and CFO on runway management, capital allocation, and board/investor communications.
- Support fundraising activities including diligence materials, financial models, and investor reporting.
- Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee accounting operations, financial close, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
- Manage external accounting firms, auditors, and tax advisors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., government cost allowability, audit readiness, internal controls).
- Contracts & Commercial Management
- Own the full contract lifecycle including review, negotiation, execution, and administration.
- Support commercial, government, and strategic partnership contracts (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, purchase orders, and government-funded agreements).
- Partner with business development and legal counsel to evaluate contract terms, financial exposure, and risk.
- Track contract performance, milestones, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
- Ensure alignment between contract obligations and financial forecasts.
- Operational Finance & Program Support
- Establish systems and processes for purchasing, vendor management, and program cost tracking.
- Monitor program margins, cost performance, and contract profitability.
- Support pricing strategy and proposal development for new customer and government opportunities.
- Team & Infrastructure Building
- Build scalable finance and contracts processes as the company grows.
- Hire and mentor finance and contracts team members over time.
- Implement financial systems and tools appropriate for a regulated aerospace environment.
- Represent the Orb brand, service to others through aviation, to customers and stakeholders.
What You'll Need:
- Resilience, critical thinking, communication and a commitment to transparency.
- Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with a focus on execution.
- Advanced in Microsoft suite
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
- A genuine curiosity and desire for continuous learning and professional growth.
- Unwavering integrity and a commitment to serving others with empathy and purpose.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for translating ideas into action.