CFO

AIRES A.T PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A deep-tech company in Singapore is seeking a foundational CFO to establish the financial function, manage fundraising efforts, and oversee corporate governance. This hands-on role requires significant experience in finance and a CA, CPA, or ACCA qualification. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in audit and demonstrate success in managing finances for a publicly listed company. A competitive seed-stage salary and equity options are included in this high-impact leadership position.

Benefits

Founding equity

Competitive seed-stage salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in finance, with a background in Big 4 audit.
• Experience with IPO/RTO processes or publicly listed companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising rounds and manage cash flow.
• Build financial infrastructure and governance.
• Manage financial aspects of patent IP portfolio.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investor relations

Cash flow management

Corporate governance

Education

CA, CPA, or ACCA qualification

Job description

Company: Aires Applied Quantum Technology

Location: Singapore

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About Aires Applied Quantum Technology

Aires Applied Quantum Technology is a Singapore-based deep-tech company in the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) space. We are currently at the pre-revenue, seed stage and hold awarded patents for our core technology.

Role Summary

We are seeking a foundational CFO to join our leadership team. This is a hands‑on role requiring the establishment of our entire financial function from scratch. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership on fundraising (equity and grants) and manage our IP assets, while building the corporate governance and internal controls necessary for high growth and a future public listing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Capital Strategy

• Partner with the CEO to lead Series A and B fundraising rounds, including financial modeling, investor materials, and due diligence.
• Aggressively identify and secure non‑dilutive funding from Singapore-based grants.
• Rigorous management of cash flow, burn rate, and financial runway.

2. Financial Operations & Governance

• Build the company's financial infrastructure: accounting systems, payroll, and internal controls.
• Establish "audit‑ready" corporate governance and reporting from day one.
• Prepare all board reports, management accounts, and financial statements.
• Manage the company cap table and ESOP.

3. R&D & IP Finance

• Manage the financial aspects of our patent IP portfolio, including valuation considerations.
• Oversee R&D tax incentives and ensure correct capitalization of development costs (IFRS/SFRS(I)).
• Handle all compliance, tax, and statutory filings.

Candidate Requirements

Non‑Negotiable:

• Qualification: Must be a qualified CA, CPA, or ACCA.
• Audit Foundation: Minimum 10+ years of experience, with an initial background in Big 4 audit.
• Capital Markets: Demonstrable, hands‑on experience with an IPO/RTO process or managing the finance function of a publicly listed company.

Highly Preferred:

• Sector Experience: Prior work in a deep‑tech, R&D‑heavy, or tech company.
• Grant Experience: Proven success in securing and managing grants from Singapore government bodies.
• Attitude: Must be hands‑on and willing to manage all day‑to‑day finance tasks before building a team.

What We Offer

• Founding Equity: A significant ESOP package, as you are a key member of the founding leadership.
• Salary: Competitive seed‑stage salary.
• The Role: A high‑impact leadership position in a company with validated, patented technology.