Head Of Finance
Hawthorne, CA
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🚨 Now Hiring: Head of Finance | Advanced Manufacturing & Technology 🚨

📍 Hawthorne, CA (Onsite)

đź’Ľ Executive Finance Leadership | High-Growth, VC-Backed Environment


This is not a “keep-the-lights-on” finance role.


We’re partnering with a cutting-edge, venture-backed technology company operating at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, software, and automation. They’re looking for a Head of Finance to build and lead the financial engine that will support rapid global scale.


This role is for a hands-on finance leader who thrives in operationally complex environments and wants real ownership—from day-to-day execution to long-term strategy.


🔥 What You’ll Own

  • Full ownership of finance and accounting: FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, tax, and compliance
  • Design and implement scalable financial systems and processes built for growth
  • Build and lead a high-performing finance team as the business scales
  • Develop financial models across engineering spend, operating costs, pricing, and capital investments
  • Drive cost optimization across capital equipment, materials, labor, and outsourced services
  • Partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to improve efficiency and unit economics
  • Translate data into insights that directly influence product strategy and commercial decisions
  • Support fundraising, investor relations, and due diligence
  • Manage banking, debt facilities, and external financial relationships
  • Act as a trusted financial voice with executives, board members, and investors


🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or capital-intensive environments
  • Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and operational finance
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on, high-accountability leadership role
  • Experience working directly with executives and investors


Strong Plus (Not Required):

  • MBA or Master’s in Finance
  • Experience in VC-backed or high-growth tech startups
  • Background in investment banking or investor relations
  • Deep understanding of inventory, depreciation, capex, R&D spend, and make-vs-buy decisions
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • A true “no job too big or too small” mindset


🌱 Why This Role Stands Out

  • Build the finance function from the ground up
  • High autonomy and real influence on company direction
  • Close partnership with technical and operational leadership
  • Opportunity to scale a business with global potential
  • Work onsite in a modern South Bay facility with strong leadership visibility


📩 If you’re a senior finance leader who wants ownership, impact, and scale — let’s talk.


Apply directly or email Andrew@thehiringadvisors.com for a confidential conversation.


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