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Skyways · 6 hours ago

VP of Finance

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Skyways is a fast-growing startup focused on innovative air transportation solutions, including autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. They are seeking a VP of Finance to establish and lead the financial foundation necessary for scaling the company while ensuring operational and financial excellence.

AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesSoftwareTransportation

Responsibilities

Build and manage Skyways’ financial systems, processes, and controls from the ground up
Own accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
Partner with leadership on strategic financing, pricing models, and long-term planning
Support fundraising strategy and investor relations, leveraging your network and credibility to strengthen Skyways’ market presence
Lead financial operations for defense and government contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Manage audits and maintain investor- and audit-ready systems
Oversee financial tools and infrastructure
Provide data-driven insights and guidance to inform executive decisions

Qualification

Finance experienceDefense contract accountingFundraising strategyFinancial tools expertiseAudit managementCPAMBAInvestor relationsStartup environment adaptability

Required

10+ years of progressive finance experience, with success at early-stage, high-growth companies
Proven experience building finance functions from scratch and scaling them through growth and audits
Strong background in defense/government contract accounting and compliance
Demonstrated success supporting fundraising and maintaining investor relationships
Experience running or overseeing formal audits
Hands-on expertise with financial tools such as QuickBooks, Ramp, and ERP systems, and familiarity with BOM and manufacturing finance
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment with a mix of strategy and execution

Preferred

CPA or MBA
Prior experience as the first finance hire at a successful startup
Direct fundraising track record with venture or government partners

Company

Skyways

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Skyways designs and manufactures long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft systems for logistics and operational efficiency.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
http://skyways.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$58.12M
Key Investors
Leonid Capital PartnersAFWERX
2025-06-26Debt Financing· $5M
2025-06-09Grant· $37M
2021-12-03Series A· $15M

Leadership Team

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Charles Acknin
Co-Founder & CEO
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Recent News

GlobeNewswire
Skyways Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Rapid Growth
2026-01-22
Skyways
Skyways Powers Historic Cargo Deliveries to Offshore Windfarm
2025-10-17
Business Wire
Skyways Completes Historic Cargo Drone Flights Between Airports for U.S. Military
2025-08-21
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