Director of Finance

About us: 

Xwing is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing the future of aviation. Backed by industry veterans and top-tier investors, our mission is to build a safer, more efficient, and more accessible air transportation system powered by autonomous flight. By combining artificial intelligence, proprietary software, and hardware solutions, Xwing is bringing uncrewed aircraft to commercial aviation. We are computer scientists, roboticists, and aerospace experts who are at the forefront of the transformation of the aviation industry.

Founded in 2016, Xwing is based in Northern California with offices in San Francisco and in Concord, CA. In 2021, Xwing completed the world's first fully autonomous cargo flight with a remote crew supervising the flight from the ground. In 2023, Xwing became the first company with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification project for an uncrewed aircraft system for large aircraft.  

Visit xwing.com to learn more, and see all available positions under "Careers" to join our rapidly growing team. 

What we are looking for:

Xwing is seeking a Director of Finance to build and oversee the financial planning and analysis function, including financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, forecasting, long-term business planning and reporting. In addition, the role conducts analysis and modeling to support the development of new lines of business and to support ongoing financing and M&A activity.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain accurate and reliable financial models used to forecast and evaluate the company's long-term business plan
• Analyze and evaluate different business segments and their potential impact on overall company financial performance
• Continuously develop tools/systems and automate processes; manage the implementation of a budgeting and forecasting solution to streamline the forecasting and budgeting process
• Review historical data, predict future results, analyze and explain budget variances and report these results on a monthly and quarterly basis, including ad-hoc analysis as needed
• Perform quantitative analysis as required for strategic planning, special projects, mergers and acquisitions, and valuations.
• Assist in the preparation and review of materials used in financing activities, including investment memoranda, management presentations, and pitchbooks.
• Perform due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of live transactions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from a target school, or equivalent
• Five or more years of professional experience
• Prior experience in the FP&A function and/or investment banking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills
• Demonstrated skills in financial modeling with exceptional proficiency in modeling tools, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace or aviation background
• MBA or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience

Compensation & Benefits:

Annual base salary range is $180,000 - $235,000

Benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Equity and 401k
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Various voluntary benefits

Employment terms:

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (EAR / ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, employer complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy appl