Finance Leader: Strategy, Growth & Fundraising

AndrenaM LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity incentives

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Office lunches

Job summary

Andrenam is seeking a Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function from the ground up in the maritime autonomy and defense sector. This founding role will set the financial strategy, establish systems and controls, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.

You will own day-to-day accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, fundraising support, cash management, and capital planning as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 10–15+ years in finance or accounting with 3+ years in leadership, ideally at a startup or high-growth company.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Lead preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow.
• Own end-to-end budgeting and forecasting, translating numbers into actionable leadership recommendations.
• Manage external auditors and year-end audits.
• Support fundraising and investor relations with financial models and due diligence materials.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and liquidity as growth accelerates.
• Build and improve financial systems, tools, and processes to scale.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and tax compliance with external advisors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

GAAP / financial reporting

Leadership

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CPA (nice to have)

Job description

Andrenam is seeking a Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function from the ground up in the maritime autonomy and defense sector. This founding role will set the financial strategy, establish systems and controls, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.

You will own day-to-day accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, fundraising support, cash management, and capital planning as the company scales.