Strategic CFO for Space Tech & Growth

Xona Space Systems; Burlingame (CA); Vor Ort; USD 250.000 - 450.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Xona Space Systems is seeking a seasoned CFO to partner with the CEO and executive team, leading financial strategy and execution across accounting, FP&A, funding support, and compliance. You will drive capital planning, scalable financial systems, and rigorous financial discipline as the company scales its satellite programs and global operations.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent senior role).
• Proven experience operating in fast-paced startup or scale-up environments.
• Strong expertise across FP&A, accounting, and financial operations.
• Experience supporting venture capital fundraising and Board-level financial reporting.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented leadership with ability to dive in where needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Partner with the CEO and Board to define and execute Xona’s financial strategy.
• Provide clear financial insights to support business decisions, growth initiatives, and long-term planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on budgeting, forecasting, and trade-off decisions.
• Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Build and maintain operating models for R&D, manufacturing, and deployment programs.
• Track KPIs and financial performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Oversee accounting operations including monthly close, financial statements, and audits.
• Ensure strong internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Support equity and debt fundraising, including investor materials and diligence.
• Partner with CEO on capital planning, runway management, and scenario modeling.
• Build and scale financial systems, tools, and processes to support company growth.

Kenntnisse

Finance leadership

FP&A

GAAP compliance

Board reporting

Fundraising

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Xona Space Systems is seeking a seasoned CFO to partner with the CEO and executive team, leading financial strategy and execution across accounting, FP&A, funding support, and compliance. You will drive capital planning, scalable financial systems, and rigorous financial discipline as the company scales its satellite programs and global operations.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a