Head of Finance

Head of Finance – High-Growth Startup Manufacturer We are partnering with an emerging startup manufacturer looking to hire its Head of Finance. This individual will be one of the company’s key early hires and will have the opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up. This is a highly hands-on position with broad ownership across accounting, financial planning, operations, and systems. The Head of Finance will work closely with executive leadership and help create the financial infrastructure needed to support the company’s next stage of growth. What You’ll Do Own the company's accounting and financial reporting activities Lead the monthly close and preparation of financial statements Build budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and financial modeling processes Oversee inventory accounting, COGS, product costing, and gross-margin reporting Partner with leadership on financial and operational decision-making Establish accounting policies and address technical US GAAP matters Manage working capital, cash management, AP, and AR Build scalable processes, reporting, and internal controls Help select and implement accounting and operational systems Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners Support financing and other strategic initiatives Build out the finance organization as the company scales What We’re Looking For 8-15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience Startup experience is required Proven ability to operate in an early-stage environment with limited existing infrastructure CPA strongly preferred Big 4 or national public accounting foundation preferred Hands-on inventory and COGS experience within a physical-goods business Experience personally owning a full monthly close Strong US GAAP and technical accounting knowledge Financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting experience Comfortable operating across both accounting and strategic finance Highly hands-on mentality — willing to build and execute rather than simply oversee an established team Experience within manufacturing, hardware, electronics, industrial products, equipment, distribution, or other inventory-intensive businesses is particularly relevant. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing company at an early stage and have significant influence over how the finance organization is built. The Head of Finance will have direct exposure to senior leadership, broad ownership across the business, and the opportunity to grow alongside the company. The compensation package will include a competitive base salary, performance-based upside, and meaningful equity participation. Madison-Davis, LLC