Head of Finance

AT Process Technologies; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies is seeking a Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function as we scale from pilot operations to large-scale energetic materials manufacturing. The role reports to the CEO and owns every aspect of financial strategy, FP&A, accounting, treasury, and government contracting finance.

The incumbent will partner with the CEO/CTO on CAPEX planning, capital allocation, and financing, supporting investor, banker, and board interactions during rapid scale-up.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in an engineering discipline (mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, etc).
• 5-10 years of relevant financial experience (investment banking, private equity/credit, leveraged finance, infrastructure financing, or growth-stage startup experience).
• Experience building accounting and financial processes inside growing companies from scratch.
• Experience with capital markets including preparing detailed financial models with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the 'source of truth' for financial data across the company: setting up basic accounting and financial 'plumbing' internally, processes for closing the books, designing our chart of accounts, defining and measuring financial KPIs
• Prepare monthly financial statements according to the standards above
• Techno-economics: work with engineering to build fixed-asset registers, cost models, depreciation schedules, and model different scaling plans to make truly ROIC-driven engineering decisions
• Structure and execute working capital facilities, equipment financing, and any venture debt to bridge to production scale
• Support the CEO in capital raising through building the company's financial models, preparing data rooms, and financial due diligence responses

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial modeling

Capital markets

Cross-functional partnering

Data-driven decision making

Education

B.S. or M.S. in engineering

Job description

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste, ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely, rapidly, and cost effectively.

ATP is hiring a Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function as we scale from pilot operations to production-scale energetic materials manufacturing. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will own all aspects of financial strategy and execution across basic FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, treasury / cash management, capital raising, government contracting finance (DFARS, DCAA cost accounting standards, incurred cost submissions), and building the financial infrastructure to support ATP's rapid scale-up. You will serve as a thought partner to the CEO and CTO on capital allocation decisions across CAPEX planning, workforce planning, R&D and facilities investments, and will support the CEO in investor, banker, and board interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the "source of truth" for financial data across the company: setting up basic accounting and financial "plumbing" internally, processes for closing the books, designing our chart of accounts, defining and measuring financial KPIs

• Prepare monthly financial statements according to the standards above

• Techno-economics: work with engineering to build fixed-asset registers, cost models, depreciation schedules, and model different scaling plans to make truly ROIC-driven engineering decisions

• Structure and execute working capital facilities, equipment financing, and any venture debt to bridge to production scale

• Support the CEO in capital raising through building the company's financial models, preparing data rooms, and financial due diligence responses

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in an engineering discipline (mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, etc)

• 5-10 years of relevant financial experience (investment banking, private equity/credit, leveraged finance, infrastructure financing, or growth-stage startup experience)

• Experience building accounting and financial processes inside growing companies from scratch

• Experience with capital markets including preparing detailed financial models with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing finance operations, including planning major capital projects

• Experience with financing across the capital stack, from venture equity to structured credit, working capital financing, equipment financing, and more

• You are a fast learner about markets, contract structures, and intuitively understand what a startup needs to obtain the financing required for fast growth

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

• Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

Export Control Requirements

This position may require access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, employment may be conditioned upon the ability to obtain any export authorization required for this role. Non-U.S. persons are not automatically excluded from consideration; if an export license is required, the company will evaluate the feasibility of obtaining one for the selected candidate. If required, citizenship information will be collected as part of the standard background check process, and a separate export compliance review will be conducted for this position prior to the start date, independent of the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT Process Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

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