Vice President, Finance

Company Description

Axiado is building the future of AIpowered digital infrastructure. We are a fastgrowing, wellfunded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AIdriven resilience and efficiency, and realtime platform management. Our technology protects the world's most critical infrastructure-from data centers to nextgeneration cloud and AI platforms-by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems.


Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company's 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance's 2025 "Start-Up to Watch" award.


At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering-it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world.


If you're driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey.


Job Description

The VP of Finance will serve as the financial architect driving our transition from a late-stage R&D innovator into a high-volume commercial semiconductor powerhouse. Having recently closed our Series C, your mission is to scale a global financial infrastructure capable of managing multi-tier foundry, OSAT, and logistics networks while optimizing high-value tape-outs, NRE costs, and complex capital allocation models. You will lead the charge on strategic FP&A, global tax structuring, inventory accounting, and the execution of our upcoming non-dilutive and dilutive capital raises (Series D / pre-IPO).

1. Capital Raising, Capital Allocation & Investor Relations

• Architect Capital Campaigns: Partner with the CEO to lead Series D equity rounds, strategic corporate investments, or pre-IPO preparedness.
• Lead Board & Investor Relations: Own the delivery of quarterly board packages, dynamic cap table management, and precise cash runway forecasting for institutional investors.

2. Strategic FP&A & Growth Modeling

• Model Hardware Capex: Own the 5-year corporate financial engine, modeling high-ticket tape-outs, IP licensing, testing hardware, and specialized engineering headcount.
• Cash Flow Stewardship: Maintain a rolling 12-month cash flow forecast to precisely balance aggressive technical development with necessary liquidity.

3. Advanced Cost Accounting & Supply Chain Finance

• Standardize Manufacturing Unit Economics: Build rigorous standard costing systems tracking Wafer Cost, Cost per Die, Gross Margin by product line, and yield loss variances.
• Manage Vendor Financial Operations: Oversee contract metrics and financial reconciliations with global foundries, assembly/test partners (OSATs), and EDA tool providers.
• Control Inventory Risks: Establish inventory valuation policies adhering to lower of cost or market (LCM) adjustments, obsolescence reserves, and multi-tier component tracking.

4. Corporate Governance, Accounting & Global Tax

• Upgrade ERP Systems: Drive the migration from baseline accounting systems to a robust, manufacturing-centric platform (e.g., NetSuite or SAP) with multi-currency capabilities.
• Optimize Global Tax Strategies: Maximize the monetization of federal and California R&D Tax Credits, establish transfer pricing frameworks, and manage customs/tariffs for international shipping.
• Enforce Compliance & Audit Readiness: Maintain institutional internal controls and lead year-end audits with a Tier 1 or Big 4 accounting firm.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 5 years specifically within the semiconductor, fabless, or high-tech advanced manufacturing industries.
• Venture Track Record: Proven experience navigating an executive team through a late-stage growth round (Series C+), debt structuring, or an M&A/IPO exit.
• Technical Accounting Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, inventory accounting rules, and revenue recognition guidelines .
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; an MBA or active CPA license is highly desired.
• Location Proximity: Must be based in or willing to commute to San Jose to closely interface with our executive leadership, local technical team, and regional ecosystem.

Candidates with prior experience in the technology industry are strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.