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Inversion · 1 day ago

Director of Finance

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$160K/yr - $190K/yr
date10+ years exp

Inversion is a fast-growing space technology startup focused on redefining access to space. They are seeking a bold, hands-on financial leader to build the financial foundation of the company, shape financial strategy, and drive investor confidence while managing compliance in a high-growth environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead the financial strategy for the company, integrating government contract compliance, venture-backed growth objectives, and long-term mission planning
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, ensuring alignment between investor expectations, defense contract obligations, and internal priorities
Partner with engineering, operations, and program management to translate technical milestones into actionable financial plans
Oversee capital allocation decisions, including R&D investments, infrastructure scaling, and major contract bids
Drive adoption of digital finance tools, ERP enhancements, and analytics platforms to enable real-time, data-driven decisions
Lead financial governance & compliance with FAR/DFARS and other regulatory requirements while keeping startup operations lean and flexible
Serve as the primary finance liaison for our Board, investors, and government program officers, presenting clear, compelling financial narratives
Build and develop a high-performance finance team that thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Qualification

Financial strategyGovernment contractingVenture capital interactionERP platformsFinancial modelingComplianceLeadershipCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
Start-up experience in a Hardware Technology company
10+ years of experience in financial strategy, planning, and performance management, ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sectors
5+ years in a senior leadership role, managing finance teams and company-level budgets
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) and the financial management of defense contracts
Track record of direct interaction with venture capital investors, including fundraising support, board reporting, and KPI tracking
Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms and implementation (e.g., SAP, Deltek Costpoint), and business analytics tools

Preferred

MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Experience scaling finance operations from early-stage through Series B or later
Hands-on leadership in preparing financial models and forecasts for both government proposals and VC pitch decks
Strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to thrive in high-velocity, high-stakes environments

Company

Inversion

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Inversion builds space capsules to return cargo back to Earth for the commercial, civil, and defense industries.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.inversionspace.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$54.12M
Key Investors
Spark Capital
2024-11-20Series A· $44M
2024-03-01Series Unknown
2022-07-01Seed

Leadership Team

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Justin Fiaschetti
CEO & Co-Founder
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Austin Briggs
CTO & Co-Founder
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