Finance Manager

MaverickX is engineering the future of chemistry for natural resource extraction. We are intensely focused on bringing economic value to our customers, shareholders, and employees - while solving pressing resource challenges facing the United States and the world. The Team The Finance Manager is responsible for fluently understanding, managing, and communicating all aspects of company spending. You will be a key member of the finance and accounting team and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer while interacting extensively with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and other senior leaders across the organization. The Role In this hands‑on role, you will ensure that revenue recognition, bill payments, and financial operations are executed accurately, on time, and in full alignment with company policies. You will support accounts payable workflows, maintain an up‑to‑date budget and forecast, reconcile the forecast to actual spend as part of each month‑end close, conduct variance analyses, and collaborate with department heads to drive financial transparency, discipline, and accountability throughout the organization. As our CFO emphasizes, a high‑performing finance and accounting organization delivers on time, communicates clearly, and never becomes a bottleneck. This is a highly visible position at the center of MaverickX’s operations, engaging deeply with Technical, Sales & Business Development, and Operations. Responsibilities Financial Operations & Reporting Maintain a dynamic, company‑wide budget and rolling forecast, ensuring all financial plans accurately reflect operational priorities, committed spend, and real‑time business performance Reconcile forecast to actuals during each month‑end close and deliver clear variance insights that inform leadership decisions Track committed costs on large contracts and large POs, incorporating them into forward‑looking forecasts to ensure precise cash planning and accountability Oversee full accounts receivable operations—from invoice generation to collections, customer records, and AR aging—to support timely cash inflows and accurate revenue recognition Ensure bill payments, revenue recognition, and financial processes are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with internal policies Manage end‑to‑end AP workflows, including invoice processing, vendor management, cross‑functional coordination, and month‑end close support, ensuring zero delays to project timelines and accurate spend tracking Collaborate with the accounting team on month‑end close, accruals, reconciliations, and internal controls to maintain a disciplined financial environment Cross‑Functional Business Partnership Work closely with leaders across R&D/Technical, Commercial, and Operations to ensure financial plans and business actions remain tightly aligned Promote transparency, discipline, and accountability across all departments through proactive financial engagement and clear communication Serve as the finance liaison to functional teams, enabling data‑driven spending decisions and preventing budget surprises Advise leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and operational implications of key decisions Regularly work with the CFO, COO, and other senior leaders on financial, operational, and strategic topics Process Development & Continuous Improvement Build, refine, and implement financial processes, tools, and workflows that support MaverickX’s disciplined growth and operational scale Enhance the clarity, speed, and quality of financial reporting to provide actionable insights for both executive leaders and operational teams Strengthen financial controls, operational rigor, and internal accountability across the organization Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual tasks, streamline data flows, and improve forecast accuracy Strategic Planning & Decision Support Support strategic planning cycles, long‑term forecasting, and scenario analysis to guide corporate priorities and resource allocation Deliver financial analyses and insights that inform investment decisions, program prioritization, and capital deployment Prepare high‑quality materials and presentations for executive leadership and board‑level discussions Distill complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence strategic direction Qualifications 4‑7 years of experience in finance operations, FP&A, accounting, or similar roles Budgeting processes, AP/AR processes, cash management, and basic accounting fluency Experience with cloud‑based accounting systems (QBO a plus) and AP/expense platforms (Bill.com, Ramp, Divvy, or similar) Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong communication skills, and comfort interacting with multiple departments and executive management Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast‑moving, high‑growth startup environment A collaborative mindset, a growth mindset, and willingness to roll up sleeves to solve problems Strong proficiency in and ability to leverage AI tools to maximize work productivity and quality Preferred Skills & Experience Experience in energy, mining, and/or chemical industries Worked in a manufacturing or hard tech company Experience in a publicly listed company or major accounting firm Worked for a growth stage startup Our Values Customer First: Our first and foremost priority is to give customers technology that makes their business more valuable. There is no deviation from this north star Play to Win: This is a professional team, not a family. Hardcore work ethic is a baseline; Measurable impact is how we define success Extreme Ownership: We are self‑stators who learn voraciously, master their domain, and take full accountability for the outcomes of their work Relentless Execution: A good idea is meaningless until it is solving a customer problem. Moving with speed, focus, and determination is how we win in our industry Radical Candor: Focused, direct, and impactful communication is our language. No time for beating around the bush Shared Success: Meaningful equity participation for employees means that when Maverick wins, everyone wins Uncompromised Integrity: We do first class business in a first class way, while staying loyal to our customers, shareholders, employees, and country Benefits At Maverick X, our compensation packages reflect our recognition of the value our employees bring to our success and our commitment to recruiting top talent. We cater our benefits to ensure our team succeeds both in and out of the office Premium health insurance: With medical, dental, and optical options, we offer some of the best coverage on the market Continuing education: We take employee development seriously and strive to unlock our team’s full potential through continuous learning initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr