Stoke Space · 1 month ago
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Kent, WA
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$325K/yr - $425K/yr
15+ years expStoke Space is building a fully reusable vehicle, Nova, to revolutionize space transportation. They are seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead their financial strategy and ensure the company's financial strength and growth.
AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute on the company’s capital strategy, ensuring optimal funding through a balanced mix of equity and debt
Develop and maintain investor relationships by preparing and delivering fundraising materials and investor/board updates
Collaborate with the CEO on investor communications, board materials, and corporate strategy
Collaborate with the business development, marketing, and branding teams, and represent the company at public and private events
Develop and own the company's financial plan and forecasting models, track and report performance against strategic goals
Provide financial and commercial insight to support major contracts (commercial and government) and strategic decisions
Partner with the COO and Business Development teams to assess the financial value of new initiatives and partnerships
Oversee Accounting and Finance functions, managing, hiring, and coaching personnel to create a high-performing Finance team
Manage relationships with auditors, banks, regulators, and other relevant partners to ensure adherence to all requirements and obligations
Collaborate with internal and external legal teams on corporate, contractual, and compliance matters as appropriate
Support and model Stoke core values at all times
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
15+ years' experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven success raising capital from venture, growth, and institutional investors with deep experience structuring and executing fundraising strategies
Strong track record in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business modeling
Exceptional communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insight
Experience managing investor relations and interacting with a professional Board of Directors
Experience with debt financing including venture debt and equipment financing
Familiarity with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures and strategic approach to each
Strong understanding of GAAP and proficiency with accounting systems and data tools
Experience in a hardware manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
Preferred
Pre-IPO and IPO experience, external audits, and/or government contracting is preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
Dog friendly offices!
Company
Stoke Space
Stoke Space develops fully reusable Nova rockets for orbital space mobility.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.05BKey Investors
US Innovative Technology FundIndustrious VenturesNational Science Foundation
2025-10-08Series D· $510M
2025-10-08Debt Financing· $100M
2025-01-15Series C· $260M
Leadership Team
Andy Lapsa
Co-Founder, CEO
Tom Feldman
Co-Founder
Recent News
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