Head of Finance, Accounting

Swarm Aero

Head of Finance & Accounting at Swarm Aero driving financial planning and operations for a scaling hardware startup. Collaborating with engineering and operations to optimize financial systems.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeOxnard • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including building complex financial models and managing core financial operations. Proven ability to communicate financial insights effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisComplex Financial Model DevelopmentCore Financial Operations ManagementInvestor Reporting And Fundraising SupportManufacturing Cost Structure Familiarity

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingScenario ModelingVariance AnalysisKPI EstablishmentFinancial ControlsAP ProcessExpense PolicyVendor ManagementFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In FinanceBachelor's Degree In AccountingBachelor's Degree In Economics

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed StartupAerospace IndustryDefense IndustryInventory-Intensive BusinessesManufacturing Cost Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial planning and analysis: budgets, forecasts, scenario models, and long-range plans
Prepare board and investor reporting, including monthly management packages and quarterly updates for investors and board members
Support fundraising activities, including financial model preparation, investor diligence support, and board materials
Build and maintain the financial model as a living tool that reflects the business in real time
Own and evolve core financial operations: AP process, credit card and expense policies, vendor payment cadence, and financial controls
Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain as a trusted financial advisor on key business decisions
Drive variance analysis and business reviews that connect financial results to operational drivers
Establish KPIs and dashboards that give leadership visibility into the metrics that matter
Collaborate closely with the Accounting Lead on the close process to ensure financials are accurate, timely, and decision-ready

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance at a venture-backed startup
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Experience scaling finance operations at a Series B, C, or D company
Demonstrated ability to build complex financial models from scratch
Familiarity with core financial operations: AP process, expense policy, vendor management, and financial controls
Strong communication skills: able to distill financial complexity into clear, actionable narratives.
Exposure to manufacturing, hardware programs, or inventory-intensive businesses
Familiarity with manufacturing cost structures, including inventory, WIP, and COGS
Experience preparing materials for senior leadership, boards, or investors
Aerospace or defense industry background
Experience partnering with or reporting to a CEO or CFO directly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, vision, and 401k
PTO and paid sick leave
Monthly wellness stipend
Daily catered lunch (office)
Paid parental leave
Direct impact on a critical national security mission
A world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems