Strategic Finance Torrance, California, United States

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands‑on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing You will own core workstreams and broadly support the Strategic Finance function (FP&A, Business Operations, Strategy, Corp Dev, etc.), partnering directly with the leader if Strategic Finance across the company's most important financial decisions. You’ll be responsible for owning Neros’ operating model including budgeting, forecasts, and corresponding analyses. You will be responsible for working across all facets of financial and operational problem‑solving at Neros, including forecasting, budgeting, planning, business partnership, and analytics. You will collaborate with senior leadership to assess and execute on key strategic opportunities and decision‑making, including partnerships, M&A, and fundraising. You will spearhead cross‑functional initiatives and align stakeholders to solve unstructured problems. This is a unique opportunity to help build the strategic finance function from the ground up at a generational company. If you’re someone who’s excited about building and having tangible impact, not just crunching through models and slide decks, then this role is for you. You should have the following 2-5 years of progressive experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, venture‑backed startups, or similar high‑performance environments. Exceptional problem‑solving, analytical, and corporate finance skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A strong sense of mission and a desire to have impact at scale. Ability to rapidly iterate, adapt, and ingest new information. Genuine interest in defense, hardware, and manufacturing. Nice to Have Experience working with or at high growth, venture‑backed startups. MBA and/or CFA. Working fluency with AI tooling and light scripting. Experience with defense or hardware companies. Robust understanding of statistical analysis techniques. US Salary Range

$124,500 - $174,500 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package. Export Compliance The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and, therefore, must be a "U.S. Person" or otherwise eligible to receive an export license. As defined in the ITAR, a "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, noncitizen U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain other classes of individuals (e.g., asylees/refugees). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person." To assist Neros in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which statement best applies to you. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neros Inc.