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Head of Finance & Accounting

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results.

The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.

The Role

There's a version of a finance career where the playbook is already written, the policies are set, and the job is to run the process. It's comfortable. Well-defined. And for the right person at the right time, exactly what they need.

This isn't that role.

We're looking for someone who has lived inside a scaling startup and arrived with a playbook in hand. You know what good looks like on AP process, company credit card policy, expense controls, and financial reporting because you've built or inherited those systems somewhere between Series B and D. You didn't just execute someone else's framework, you understood it well enough to adapt it when things changed.

On top of that foundation, you have real exposure to manufacturing or a major hardware program. You've thought about inventory finance, cost structures, and what it means to track the money through a physical product. That context matters here. We're building hardware at scale, and the finance function needs to keep up.

What You'll Do

  • Lead financial planning and analysis: budgets, forecasts, scenario models, and long-range plansPrepare board and investor reporting, including monthly management packages and quarterly updates for investors and board members
  • Support fundraising activities, including financial model preparation, investor diligence support, and board materialsBuild and maintain the financial model as a living tool that reflects the business in real time
  • Own and evolve core financial operations: AP process, credit card and expense policies, vendor payment cadence, and financial controlsPartner with operations, engineering, and supply chain as a trusted financial advisor on key business decisions
  • Drive variance analysis and business reviews that connect financial results to operational driversEstablish KPIs and dashboards that give leadership visibility into the metrics that matter
  • Collaborate closely with the Accounting Lead on the close process to ensure financials are accurate, timely, and decision-ready

    What We're Looking For

    Required

    5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance at a venture-backed startup
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldExperience scaling finance operations at a Series B, C, or D company
  • Demonstrated ability to build complex financial models from scratchFamiliarity with core financial operations: AP process, expense policy, vendor management, and financial controls
  • Strong communication skills: able to distill financial complexity into clear, actionable narratives

    Strongly Preferred

    Exposure to manufacturing, hardware programs, or inventory-intensive businesses
  • Familiarity with manufacturing cost structures, including inventory, WIP, and COGSExperience preparing materials for senior leadership, boards, or investors
  • Aerospace or defense industry backgroundExperience partnering with or reporting to a CEO or CFO directly

    Nice to Have

  • Prior exposure to fundraising processes or investor relationsMBA or CFA
  • SQL or data analytics skillsPrior experience building a finance function from scratch

    Who You Are

  • Carries a Playbook: You've seen enough scaling companies to know what good looks like and can adapt it to a new context without starting from zeroBusiness-Minded: You understand finance as a tool for better decisions, not just a reporting function
  • A Storyteller with Numbers: You can build a model and explain what it means to someone who doesn't live in spreadsheetsCollaborative: You build trust with operators, not just finance peersSelf-Directed: You identify what needs to be built and build it without being asked

    What We Offer

    • Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company

    • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

    • Medical, dental, vision, and 401k

    • PTO and paid sick leave

    • Monthly wellness stipend

    • Daily catered lunch (office)

    • Paid parental leave

    • Direct impact on a critical national security mission

    • A world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems

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    FAQs About Head of Finance & Accounting Jobs at Swarm Aero

    What is the work location for this position at Swarm Aero?
    This job at Swarm Aero is located in 2889 W. 5th ST, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
    What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Swarm Aero?
    Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
    What employment applies to this position at Swarm Aero?
    Swarm Aero lists this role as a Full-time position.
    What experience level is required for this role at Swarm Aero?
    Swarm Aero is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
    What benefits are offered by Swarm Aero for this role?
    Swarm Aero offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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