Head of Finance

Traysar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Traysar, based in Austin, TX, seeks a Head of Finance to own day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, cash management, ERP, budgeting, procurement controls, and financial processes. This hands-on role partners with leadership and external finance partners as the company scales.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or controllership.
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Ability to build processes from scratch and be tech driven.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with multiple legal entities or international operations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day finance operations, including macro/rate changes and money market opportunities.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management, including monthly budget vs. forecast.
• Support fundraising, due diligence, data rooms, and board reporting.
• Oversee tax planning and liaise with auditors and tax advisors, including incentives and abatements.
• Manage finance across U.S. and Israeli entities, including payroll and statutory reporting.
• Build and improve finance processes, controls, and internal policies for expenses.
• Administer equity programs (option grants, 409A, cap table) across plans.
• Oversee legal/compliance matters and engage outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Finance leadership

ERP systems

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

International operations

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Education

CPA certification

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Traysar is the world's first subterra defense tech company. Through breakthroughs in military boring and subterranean autonomous systems, Traysar transforms the Earth's crust into a three-dimensional maneuver space - enabling a new class of strike capabilities against previously unreachable targets and rapid underground protection of critical infrastructure for the United States and its allies. Traysar is backed by Lux Capital, Craft and Silent Ventures among notable angel investors including Steve Blank, the founders of Anduril, and early SpaceX engineers. For more information visit www.traysar.com / x.com/traysartech

Job Summary

We're looking for our first Head of Finance to build and scale Traysar's finance operations. You'll own day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, cash management, ERP, budgeting, procurement controls, and financial processes while partnering closely with leadership and external finance partners. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building systems from scratch and helping scale a fast-growing defense technology company.

Responsibilities

• Own Traysar's day-to-day finance operations, including monitoring macro/rate changes and money market account opportunities.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management, including monthly budget vs. forecast reporting.
• Support fundraising, due diligence, data rooms, and board reporting.
• Partner with External Auditors on the year-end audit and with outside tax advisors on tax planning, including identifying available tax breaks (e.g., land and equipment).
• Manage finance operations across the U.S. and Israeli entities, including state, federal, and local tax filings, payroll, and statutory reporting in both jurisdictions.
• Build and improve finance processes, controls, and internal policies for employees expenses.
• Administer equity programs (option grants, 409A, cap table) across U.S. and Israeli plans.
• Oversee legal and compliance matters spanning the U.S. and Israel, partnering with outside counsel as needed, insurance programs (D&O, GL, property), and renewals.
• Identify and secure government and municipal incentives, tax abatements, grants, and location-based programs across all operating jurisdictions.
• Review and negotiate leases, vendor agreements, and other larger transactions and large purchases, ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Manage treasury and lending strategy, with scenario analysis of debt options, interest cost, and runway impact.
• Manage money market accounts, debits, and banking relationships.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or controllership.
• Experience working in a startup or other fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Ability to build processes from scratch, adapt quickly, and be tech driven.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience building or improving finance processes and internal controls.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities or international operations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• CPA certification.
• Experience in a venture-backed startup or high-growth technology company.
• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, robotics, aerospace, defense, or another complex operating environment.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or hardware-related finance operations.
• Experience implementing ERP, accounting, or finance systems.
• Experience working with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and finance partners.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and board reporting.
• Experience working with Israeli subsidiaries, Israeli accounting firms, payroll providers, or statutory reporting.

Additional Information

Depending on the position, employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background checks, reference checks, verification of employment eligibility, and, where applicable, the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances. Work authorization requirements, travel expectations, and onsite requirements vary by role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Traysar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.