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Outpost · 4 months ago

Fractional Director of Finance and Accounting

positionLos Angeles
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$250/hr - $250/hr
date10+ years exp

Outpostspace is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Fractional Director of Finance & Accounting to support their executive team with high-level financial guidance and accounting oversight. This part-time role acts as a strategic advisor, focusing on financial compliance, reporting, risk management, and strategic planning, and is ideal for a seasoned finance professional.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the President and support the Controller on accounting best practices
Identify operational and financial shortfalls and provide corrective policy guidance
Provide tax consultation and planning support
Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and government accounting standards
Support adherence to applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations
Advise on and support transaction execution, including:
Fundraising
Partnerships
Joint ventures (JVs)
Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Oversee and coordinate internal and external audits
Review and support the preparation of:
Financial statements
Regulatory filings
Forecasts and projections
Conduct profitability analysis and activity-based costing
Provide guidance on capital allocation strategies
Assess and manage insurance coverage and risk management frameworks

Qualification

CPAGAAPFinancial modelingRisk managementAerospaceDefense experienceTax complianceFinancial reportingExecutive-level advisoryStrategic planningCommunication

Required

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally in senior leadership or advisory roles
Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, government accounting standards, and tax compliance
Experience in the aerospace and defense manufacturing environment
Proven experience with internal/external audits and financial reporting
Hands-on involvement in strategic transactions (funding, M&A, JVs)
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
Knowledge of risk management, insurance, and capital allocation best practices
Excellent communication and executive-level advisory skills
You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Prior experience in a fractional or consulting finance role preferred

Benefits

Subsidized daily catered lunch
Snacks and coffee

Company

Outpost

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Outpost is a logistics company that uses a platform that launches on commercial rockets and glides back from orbit to deliver tons of cargo.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://outpost.space/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$32.5M
Key Investors
Moonshots Capital
2024-12-01Grant· $18.5M
2024-09-15Seed· $6.9M
2022-08-30Seed· $7.1M

Leadership Team

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Jason Dunn
Co-Founder and CEO
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Amir Blachman
President
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