Head of Finance

ABOUT POSEIDON AEROSPACE: Poseidon Aerospace is reimagining how the world moves goods. We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft • capable of carrying two tons of payload over a thousand nautical miles. From remote communities to contested logistics operations, our platforms unlock a new cost curve for air freight, making it faster, cheaper, and accessible anywhere it's needed. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine; we're building something consequential. ABOUT THE ROLE Poseidon is looking for a Head of Finance to own our finance function and help shape how we fund and scale the company. You will lead accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and financial operations while partnering with leadership on planning, capital allocation, and financing strategy. This is a hands-on role for someone comfortable moving between long-term decisions and day-to-day execution. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Own accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, tax, treasury, procurement, and cash management. • Provide leadership with a clear view of performance, liquidity, runway, and future capital needs. • Develop Poseidon’s capital strategy across equity, loans, credit facilities, equipment financing, and leases. • Lead financing processes and manage relationships with banks, lenders, and leasing providers. • Evaluate major equipment purchases and investments based on return, cash flow, risk, and financing options. • Build scalable financial systems, controls, and processes. • Support fundraising, investor reporting, board materials, audits, and financial diligence. • Manage external accounting, tax, audit, and financial partners. ABOUT YOU You have at least five years of relevant finance experience, including: • Experience leading finance at an early-stage, high-growth, technology, industrial, or R&D-driven company. • Strong hands-on experience across accounting, FP&A, treasury, and operational finance. • Experience evaluating or securing loans, equipment financing, leases, or other forms of capital. • Experience building financial systems and processes from the ground up. • The ability to move comfortably between strategic planning, external negotiations, and detailed execution. • Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills. • High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership. Experience with capital-intensive businesses, lender relationships, venture financing, or non-dilutive funding is a plus. WHAT YOU GET FROM US • Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity • Relocation support if applicable • Employee Health Benefit Plans • 6% Retirement matching • Flexible PTO • Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices • AI tools and subscriptions